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The second major attack occurred on Thursday, July 6, 1916, at the resort town of Spring Lake, New Jersey, 45 miles (72 km) north of Beach Haven. The victim was Charles Bruder, 27, a Swiss bell captain at the Essex & Sussex Hotel. Bruder was attacked while swimming 130 yards (120 m) from shore.
The shark lurks nearby, and one of the searchers is injured. Stan's friends gave up, but Stan refused to stop searching. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, Stan finds Lester. But their relief is short-lived as the shark attacks again, knocking Lester out of Stan's arms. Alex hits the shark with a paddle, and it lets go of Stan.
1-58574-575-8 (paperback) OCLC. 50421954. Twelve Days of Terror: A Definitive Investigation of the 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks is a non-fiction book by Richard G. Fernicola about the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916. The book was published in 2001 by Lyons Press.
Release. August 2, 2009. ( 2009-08-02) Blood in the Water is a television film that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009. It was directed by Richard Bedser. It is based on a true-life series of shark attacks that became the inspiration for Peter Benchley 's novel Jaws. [ 1] It was the season premiere of Shark Week on August 2 for the 2009 season.
Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? It's a good idea to ...
An adapted version, Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916, was published in 2003, aimed at a middle-school audience, with fewer biographical background of the victims. [3] There are photos and news clippings not in the original. [4] Capuzzo's description of the shark's behaviour verges on being anthropomorphic. [5]
Thank you, New York. The family of a Rockaway Beach shark attack victim sent a heartfelt message of gratitude Wednesday to the rescuers who pulled the bleeding victim to safety and all who offered ...
The new Engleside Hotel was rebuilt on the oceanfront of Engleside Avenue in Beach Haven, NJ, and is open year-round as a resort, located near the Sea Shell Resort and The Gables Hotel. The site is also known for the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916. Charles Vansant was killed while staying at the Engleside at the time. References