The 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks Location
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Published 2021-04-29
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All Comments (21)
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Let me clarify that it is 1 mile to the Raritan Bay which then goes into the Atlantic Ocean. I hoped the map provided in the video would have made it obvious that I misspoke.
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That 24 year old that tried to recover the boy and bled to death is a hero and I'm glad his story is being told. Great video.
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I’d imagine in 1916 that water was actually pretty decent quality to swim in look at how nasty it is now even the fish drop dead from swimming in it...
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I live on the street where this graveyard is. Sometimes I walk with a friend and his dogs and we always go right past Lester’s grave. He told me legend has it that Mr Fisher’s grave is buried over looking Lester’s as if he is still watching over him today. Very bittersweet. May they all rest in peace.
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I've read about these attacks for decades starting in the 1990's when I was young. This video was the first footage that I've ever seen that so thoroughly exposed the exact locations. These docks and locations will disappear as time goes by. The wood will rot and the waterway edges will change. This footage will increase in importance as time goes by. Thank You for your contribution to the historical record. Let's hope it doesn't get lost.
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As teenagers canoeing on the Patuxent river we saw a 7 foot bull shark swim under our canoe in about 3 feet of clear water, we were about 40 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake bay up river. Nobody believed us until a few years later 2 massive bull sharks were caught at the mouth of the Patuxent.
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NJ resident here. I actually did a small journalism piece regarding those fish. The dead fish are a result of the toxic waste, specifically lead leaking in from the Raritan bay. It’s actually a whole issue that stems from years and years of pollution from Staten Island and North Jersey industrialization. The local residents are still struggling to get the EPA’s attention.
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Reminds me of swimming in the Chesapeake bay as a kid. I always knew sharks COULD be in the water where we were. Honestly a fear that’s never truly left me
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Over a century later and that little boy still gets toys, that's really nice of people. Thank you for making this video and showing these locations. These events have always interested me but as I live in Belfast it's not easy for me to see it for myself.
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Bruh, all the dead fish just adds to the dark vibe of that place, on top of the murky water... it's no wonder NJ has a whole magazine about the weird and creepy things within it
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Anyone else read the "I Survived" book of this when they were little?
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Just so everyone knows, this creek at high tide has a significant saltwater intake in it. A 9ft Great White was actually caught at the mouth during that time. There are videos now of great whites in estuaries. I sincerely believe it was the 9ft great white. Also of note it had strange flesh in it that was confirmed to be human remains. Thank you for mentioning this
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There is actually a book about this event, and it is a realistic fiction book, called “I survived the shark attack of 1916” and it’s really cool.
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Always remember an Australian documentary where a Park Ranger says “If you swim in the ocean, you may or may not encounter a shark. But if you try to swim across the river behind me, I 100% guarantee you will not make it to the other side.” Saltwater Crocodiles...
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Imagine if a shark just popped up and was like you were saying
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I appreciate the reverence you showed at their graves. It's important that stories of people like that live on in true documentaries that remind us of the everyday nature of tragedy and heroism, rather than in just books and movies.
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My great great uncle was killed by a shark when jetty jumping in Australia, it’s always interesting but extremely saddening to hear stories like this, beautifully well constructed video
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It actually kinda feels scary watching him row around, the water looks so bad you don't know what's down there, anything could of jumped up.
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That’s truly incredible that Lester’s grave still receives toys. That’s incredibly thoughtful and kind. I can’t imagine how his parents felt. It would be incredibly interesting to have a roster with interesting historical deaths in each cemetery. So people can pay respects like they currently do with Lester.
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The gravesites are heartbreaking. Stanley Fisher is a hero and I think his grave should be just as adorned. Thank you for this video, I had no idea.
