Today starts the first day of the 2022 research season. The goal for this summer is to finish and submit for publication the Hunt for the Real Jaws. We hope to share all the new information on the 1916 shark attacks with the public and finally bring them to conclusion.
Author: NJSAF
Text to Podcast 2
Listen to Podcast 2 here: https://anchor.fm/robert-heyer Hello and Welcome to the second podcast of Hunting the Real Jaws. This podcast seeks to solve one of the oldest biological mysteries of the Jersey Shore. The shark attacks of 1916. I am your host, biologist and environmental journalist, Bob Heyer. It might be asked, why is this … Continue reading Text to Podcast 2
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Podcast 1 Hello and Welcome to the first podcast of Hunting the Real Jaws. This podcast seeks to solve one of the oldest biological mysteries of the Jersey Shore. The shark attacks of 1916. During the hot summer of 1916 the Jersey Shore played host to a series of shark attacks leaving 4 dead, 3 … Continue reading Podcast 1 Text
2022 Research Goals
So as the summer beach season starts on the Jersey Shore, NJSAF will be starting up research again. This years goals are concentrating on the 1916 shark attacks. "Again! "you might say! "there are books out there already", This is true, but none of the books, despite their names, put a definitive end to the … Continue reading 2022 Research Goals
The 2022 beach season officially has started in the Jersey Shore. Please be sure to know and obey your beach flags!!!
The Great Whites are Back!
Great Whites are moving north along the Jersey Shore heading to New England. I hope everyone has a safe beach season!!! Enjoy the waters and always obey the lifeguards when it comes to dangerous marine life sightings!
New Project
So today I am starting a new project. While conducting historical research on shark attacks in New York and New Jersey waters, I came across numerous references to sea serpents and encounters with other mysterious marine creatures. My new endeavor will be to explore these encounters and try to put a rational explanation to each. … Continue reading New Project
NY Beach Closings
Several NY beaches were closed today for shark sightings. Sand tiger, Thresher, and Black Tip sharks have been sighted on Long Island, some very close to shore.
Possible Shark Attack Jones Beach NY
Special Statement to NY & NJ Lifeguards Possible Shark Attack
7/26/2021 There was an unconfirmed shark attack at Jones Beach in NY this morning. A lifeguard was swimming and was bitten by something. He reported he saw a fin. The guard suffered a 1 inch injury to the leg. A drone was dispatched and as of now no sharks seen. Investigation is ongoing. Cow-nose rays … Continue reading Special Statement to NY & NJ Lifeguards Possible Shark Attack
Upcoming NJSAF News
We hope everyone is enjoying Shark Week and Shark Fest. We should all have our fill of sharks soon!!! Just a few notes on what is upcoming from NJSAF. August 2nd is the release date for the new book Shark Attacks of New York and we are looking forward to the launching. Our next project … Continue reading Upcoming NJSAF News
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