Books About Shark Attacks

The Best Shark Attacks Books for Kids

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What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ, Tim Foley (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

A summer of terror unfolds as shark attacks spark nationwide panic in 1916.

112 pages· 8,621 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
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Summary: In the summer of 1916, terror grips the Jersey Shore as a series of shark attacks claim lives, defying scientific beliefs. As panic spreads, the nation faces an unprecedented 'War on Sharks.' Discover the chilling events that forever altered humanity's perception of these ocean predators. Who or what is truly responsible for the bloodshed?
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