In 1916, five shark attacks along the New Jersey coast left four people dead and one injured. The rare inland attacks sparked panic, beach closures, and widespread media coverage. The events helped ...

Peter Benchley has said that his classic novel "Jaws" – which went on to inspire the summer blockbuster starring Richard Dreyfuss – was not inspired by the very real story of the 1916 shark attacks on ...

A historical society in Matawan is taking people on a tour, sharing the story of the New Jersey shark attack that inspired the film "Jaws" – a classic horror film that turns 50 this year. Nearly 110 ...

Jaws’ Mayor Vaughn seems a little too reckless with people's lives—almost like his business is death, not tourism.

Believe it or not, it’s been 50 years since the film we all blame for our fear of sharks was released—Jaws, of course. But still to this day, one of its child stars is making a pretty penny off his ...