July 12, 1916, was a horrific day at the Jersey Shore. It all happened at Matawan Creek near Keyport. 

(photo: Wikipedia)
(photo: Wikipedia)
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It all started on July 1st, 1916. A 25-year-old man was pulled underwater by a shark in Beach Haven. At first, lifeguards ignored his screams as they thought he was screaming at his dog. The man ended up bleeding to death.

5 days later, a 27-year-old was attacked just yards from the sand of Spring Lake. Lifeguards tried to save him, but he did not make it.

The worst of the series of attacks occurred 100 years ago today, July 12th. A group of young boys was attacked in the Matawan Creek near Keyport. A local sea captain warned residents that he had spotted a shark in the creek, but no one listened.

An 11-year-old and 14-year-old were killed by "The Matawan Man Eater" that day.

(photo: Wikipedia)
"The Matawan Man Eater" (photo: Wikipedia)
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