Character mistake: When Polly answers the phone and is told of the log drifting in the channel, she immediately yells to Sean and tells him this. However, she does not leave enough time for the caller to be able to tell her all this, she leaves 1-2 seconds before passing it on to Sean.
Jaws 4 (1987)
1 character mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Starring: Michael Caine, Mario Van Peebles, Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest
Factual error: At the end when the shark is attacking the boat and the electronic device is used you can hear the shark roar. Sharks cannot produce this sound since they have no vocal cords.
Hoagie Newcombe: I have an irresistible urge to kiss you, Ellen Brody.
Ellen Brody: Why?
Hoagie Newcombe: Because... It would not occur to you why.
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Question: Did this movie have any negative impact on director Joseph Sargent's life or career?
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Answer: Not really, he went on to direct many films and TV shows/miniseries, earning some Primetime Emmys and Director's Guild Awards in the process.