Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic - Part 2 of 2

Our two part series on the "New Jersey Man-Eater" of 1916 concludes. In this episode, we dive into the panic and hysteria that followed the five shark attacks outlined in the previous episode, including but not limited to, Woodrow Wilson's "War on Sharks," and the hunt for the shark responsible for the killings.

We will also cover how attitudes towards sharks have evolved over the years and the media's role in driving this, as well as the development of various shark attack prevention methods, and how these relate to shark conservation.

As before, this episode pairs well with trips to New Jersey and New York in particular, but is also a great companion for any trip to the ocean from Maine to Key West and from Honolulu to San Diego.

Knowledge Nugget: Tips from the International Shark Attack File on how to reduce your risk of being bitten by a shark.

Deep Dive: The International Shark Attack File has a treasure trove of shark statistics and information - a great source of learning materials for adults and children alike! https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/

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