Matawan, New Jersey: Sharkfest - 1916 Shark Attacks Festival (Closed)
In the summer of 1916, a killer shark wandered far inland to snack on unsuspecting swimmers in this bayshore town. Annual festival held for a few years 2006-8.
- Directions:
- Garden State Pkwy 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 St.
- Hours:
- Festival beached, asphyxiated.
- Status:
- Closed
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Be careful at the spot of shark attack -- there are many illegal immigrants that have been living along the shores of the creek. Garbage everywhere.
[Adam, 10/10/2011]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....
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Myth or Fact?: Sharks will eat garbage.