What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916? by Nico Medina, and illustrator, Tim Foley, The first reported shark attack happened on July 1, 1916, at the shallow waters of Beach Haven, New Jersey. Though scientists believed a shark could not be responsible, soon more deadly attacks followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic leading to the White House declaring a 'War on Sharks'. Featuring black and white photos, readers will discover the likely culprits in the attack were the great white and bull sharks. This tragedy changed how people viewed sharks forever. Paperback, 112 pages. Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years old.
