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The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks: The Real-Life Horror That Inspired Jaws

Four deaths in twelve days. Discover the raw history of the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks that shattered American innocence and inspired the movie Jaws.

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Shark attacks that inspired Jaws, mob dumping grounds, and a coastline haunted by disasters both natural and man-made. The dark side is never far offshore.
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