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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

by Lauren Tarshis, Haus Studio, Lauren Haus Studio, Scott Dawson

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In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories.

SharksAdventure and adventurersShark attacksJuvenile fictionFictionSeashoreSurvivalHistoryJUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th CenturyAnimal attacksAdventure fictionJUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Marine Life