Matawan, New Jersey - Sharkfest - 1916 Shark Attacks

Address:
Dock Street, Matawan, NJ
Directions:
SW of the Garden State Parkway. Exit 117, left on Lloyd Rd., left on Gerard Ave., left on Maple Place/Main St. Dock St. on right. Matawan Creek shark attacks occurred at the creek at the end of Dock Street.
Hours:
Only open during Sharkfest.

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Matawan, New Jersey - SharkFest Honors 1916 Attack Victims
A new annual event called "SharkFest" was held this week on the 90th anniversary of fatal shark attacks in Matawan Creek, Matawan, NJ. The summer of 1916, a killer shark caused mayhem along the Jersey seashore, then wandered far inland to this bayshore town south of New York City.... [07/20/2006] Complete News Story

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