Street Art inspired by the New Jersey Shark Attacks of 1916 (the inspiration for the movie “Jaws”)

By Vidar

The inspiration for “Jaws” 

Unknown artist in New Jersey, USA. “In July of 1916, New Jersey became the site of a series of vicious shark attacks that would span 12 days and take the lives of four people and severely injuring one.” READ MORE.



On July 12, 1916, a shark made its way into Matawan Creek and took the lives of two Matawan residents….


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