Where Was the Matawan Shark Attack?
With Previous Deadly Attacks in Beach Haven and Spring Lake, New Jersey, the Shark Made Its Way North and Down a Freshwater Creek in Matawan, New Jersey on...
With previous deadly attacks in Beach Haven and Spring Lake, New Jersey, the shark made its way north and down a freshwater creek in Matawan, New Jersey on July 12, where it would attack and kill 12-year-old Lester Stillwell and 24-year-old Stanley Fisher within an hour of each other.
Where was the shark attack in Matawan Creek?
The next two major attacks took place in Matawan Creek near the town of Keyport on Wednesday, July 12. Located 30 miles (48 km) north of Spring Lake and inland of Raritan Bay, Matawan resembled a Midwestern town rather than an Atlantic beach resort.
Where is Matawan Creek located?
Matawan Creek is a creek and partially a tidal inlet of Raritan Bay. It lies in Monmouth County, New Jersey across from Staten Island, New York.