In the sweltering summer of 1916, along the quiet shores of the Jersey coast, something unthinkable began to unfold. What started as isolated incidents quickly spiraled into a series of terrifying attacks that would grip an entire nation with fear—and forever change our relationship with the ocean.

In this episode, we dive into the chilling true story of the 1916 New Jersey shark attacks, a string of encounters that inspired both panic and legend. From the beaches of Beach Haven to the inland waters of Matawan Creek, we trace the timeline of events that left communities shaken and searching for answers.

Was it a single rogue shark stalking the coastline… or multiple sharks? What would lead a shark to keep attacking when this was so rare? We explore the leading theories, the media frenzy that followed, and how these attacks helped shape modern shark science—and even potentially inspired Jaws decades later.

Grab a seat, and join us in the lounge as we take a tour into the ocean. 

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