Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

What led the shark to Matawan?

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Asked by Cat on 02 Apr 05:55

Last updated by Cat on 02 Apr 05:58

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Answered by Cat on 02 Apr 05:58

Confused by the coastline, the shark swam into the mouth of a creek. White sharks cannot survive in fresh water, where they lose the salt balance between their own body and the fresh water. Unable to return to the open sea, the shark's fading condition worsened as it headed down the creek for the small community of Matawan.