# Wendy Benchley
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Winifred "Wendy" Benchley (née Wesson; born February 4, 1941) is a marine and environmental conservation advocate and former councilwoman from New Jersey. She is known for co-founding various environmental organizations and for being the wife of author Peter Benchley.
== Early life and career ==
Wendy Wesson was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey to Harrison and Dorcas Wesson.
Episode 42: Moxie by Proxy: Nat Benchley on Peter Benchley
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From Jaws to Jubilation: The Legacy & Return of The Peter Benchley Ocean Awards
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Who's the Bossk? - Episode 232: Jaws @ 50 with Laurent Bouzereau and Wendy Benchley
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July 7, 2025 - Wendy Benchley, Mandy Barnett, and Christopher Shaw Myers
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National Geographic's Jaws at 50 with Wendy Benchley
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JAWS at 50 - feat. Wendy Benchley
It’s hard to believe this summer marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the film that launched the summer blockbuster, introduced a then-unknown Steven Spielberg, and forever changed the way we look at the ocean… and for some of us, even swimming pools!
Beyond the suspense, the unforgettable score, ...
September 1, 2025 - Shark Week: Wendy Benchley, "Jaws at 50," and the life of Robert Shaw
Wendy Benchley joins The Culture Show. She is the wife of the late author Peter Benchley, who wrote the bestselling novel “Jaws.” Since the success of the book and subsequent film, Wendy Benchley has dedicated much of her life to conservation. She is an award-winning ocean advocate and scuba di...
Peter Benchley Awards: The Oscars of the Ocean
In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast we highlight the 2026 Peter Benchley Awards that were held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium this spring. They’re named after the author of Jaws who spent most of his subsequent life as a shark and ocean protection advocate. Founded almost 20 year...
