Twelve Days of Terror - Inside the Shocking 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks (Paperback)

Upon the 100th anniversary of the most terrifying stretch of shark attacks in American history--a wave said to have been the inspiration for Jaws--comes a reissue of the classic account and investigation. In July 1916, a time when World War I loomed over America and New York City was in the midst of a deadly polio epidemic, the tri-state area sought relief at the Jersey shore. The Atlantic’s refreshing waters proved to be utterly inhospitable, however. In just twelve days, four swimmers were violently and fatally mauled in separate shark attacks, and a fifth swimmer escaped an attack within inches of his life. In this thoroughly researched account, Dr. Richard Fernicola, the leading expert on the attacks, presents a riveting portrait, investigation, and scientific analysis of the terrifying days against the colorful backdrop of America in 1916 in Twelve Days of Terror.

General

Imprint:	The Lyons Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2016
Authors:	Richard G Fernicola
Dimensions:	229 x 150 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-4930-2324-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4930-2324-1
Barcode:	9781493023240

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