A Look Back At '12 Days Of Terror' At The Jersey Shore

It all began here in Beach Haven, nearly 100 years ago.

July 1, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the infamous Jersey shore shark attacks in which four people were killed and one injured over a span of twelve days.

The attacks resulted in studies in shark behavior, the book "Jaws" and several movies.

To mark anniversary of the attacks, the New Jersey Maritime Museum and the Shark Research Institure will hold a "shark awareness" wine tasting and four-course dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at Buckalew's Restaurant, 101 North Bay Avenue in Beach Haven.

Guest speakers for theevent include Richard G. Fernicola, M.D., author of the book, “12 Days of Terror”. Dr. Fernicola will be signing copies of his book, which will be available for sale at the dinner.

Also speaking will be Dean Wilson Fessler, Education Director for the Shark Research Institute. Dean has delighted audiences several times with his presentations at the museum.

Tickets to the dinner are $100 per person (gratuity included). A cash bar will also be available.

Tickets are available by cash, check or credit card at the New Jersey Maritime Museum, 528 Dock Road, Beach Haven. The museum is open for summer hours, every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Tickets are also available online by credit card on the museum web site at www.njmaritimemuseum.org.

Go to "about," then click on "donate." Then click on "enter other donation amount," and specify how many tickets you want. Under the Donation Designation, click on "general" in the notes box, then click on "shark dinner." Online tickets will be confirmed by e-mail. You can have them mailed or pick them up at Buckalew's front door on the night of the dinner.

For more information, call the museum at 609-492-0202.

Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the NJ Maritime Museum and the Shark Research Institute.