The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations

 00:00:00 - 00:25:00In the YouTube video "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations," the speaker recounts the real-life events that inspired the movie "Jaws." In July 1916, along New Jersey's coast, five people were attacked by sharks, leaving only one survivor. The attacks occurred in Matawan Creek, where Lester Stilwell and Stanley Fisher were killed, and Joseph Dunn was saved after a fierce struggle. The community was in a state of panic, leading to extensive search efforts and increased security measures. The hosts attempted to investigate the site of the attacks but were unable to access Wikoff Dock due to it being on private property and underwater, and faced resistance from the Matawan Police Department. They shared information about the attacks, which occurred near a bridge, and discussed the possibility of a bull shark being responsible. Lester Stilwell, a local man, shared his personal experience of encountering something unusual in the water near the site, expressing his condolences to the victims and reflecting on the lingering impact of the tragedy on the local community. The video ends with the hosts promising to return with a full-length episode on their "spooky summer series."See more00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations", the speaker recounts the true story that inspired the movie "Jaws". In the summer of 1916, along the coast of New Jersey, five people were attacked by sharks, leaving only one survivor. The first attack occurred on July 1st at Beach Haven, where Charles Vansant was swimming with a dog when he was attacked by a massive shark, losing his left thigh and bleeding to death. Despite this brutal attack, the beaches remained open, and two more attacks occurred in the following week. On July 6th, Charles Bruder, a Swiss bell captain, was attacked and killed while swimming in the ocean near Spring Lake. Warnings from sea captains who had seen large sharks off the coast were ignored. The third attack took place on July 12th in the Matawan Creek near Keyport, where Lester Stilwell, an 11-year-old boy, was playing in the water with his friends and pet dog when he was attacked and killed by a shark. Despite the increasing number of attacks, people continued to venture into the water, dismissing warnings and suffering from the heat.00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations", the account describes the harrowing experiences of two separate shark attacks that occurred in Matawan Creek, New Jersey, on July 14, 1916. The first attack claimed the lives of Lester Stockton and Stanley Fisher, with Lester's body being lost during the rescue attempt. The second attack victim was Joseph Dunn, a 14-year-old boy from New York City, who was saved by his friends after a fierce struggle with the shark. The attacks sent the local community and the entire nation into a panic, leading to extensive search efforts and increased security measures at beaches. Despite numerous claims of shark sightings and even a supposed capture of the "Matawan man-eater," no definitive evidence of a large shark was ever found. The video's creators had planned to investigate the locations using an RC shark fin and boat, but were disappointed to find that no boat had been provided.00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations," the hosts discuss their investigation into the site of the Matawan man-eater's attacks. They express their unease as they stand on the beach, where they had planned to swim but now notice an abundance of horseshoe crabs and recent sightings of great white sharks. One 10-foot long shark named Penny was recently tracked near Ocean City Waters. Despite these sightings, marine experts assure that attacks are rare. The hosts jokingly name a horseshoe crab they find "spooky" before leaving the area. They reflect on the town's history, where the Matawan man-eater carried out its bloody rampage, and share their fascination with the presence of a giant shark statue in a local eatery.00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations," the hosts discuss their failed attempt to investigate the site of the Matawan New Jersey shark attacks, which took place in 1916. They explain that they cannot access Wikoff Dock, which is on private property and underwater, and are met with resistance from the Matawan Police Department. Despite these setbacks, they share information about the attacks, which occurred near a bridge and resulted in the deaths of Lester Stillwell and Stanley Fisher. The hosts express their surprise that few people in the area are aware of the attacks and discuss the possibility that a bull shark was responsible. They also mention that human flesh was found inside the shark's stomach. Despite their inability to access the site, they express their desire to communicate with the spirits of the victims and determine the type of shark involved.00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations," the speaker, Lester Stilwell, shares his personal experience of a shark attack that occurred in 1916. However, Stilwell reveals that he was not the only victim, as there were other deaths in the area, including a train accident. The conversation takes place near a bridge, and the speaker expresses disappointment that they couldn't capture footage of the area at night when it would have been ideal for filming. Stilwell recounts how his friends abandoned him in the water after the attack, leaving him alone with the shark. The conversation revolves around identifying the type of shark that attacked Stilwell, with the speakers attempting to engage Stilwell in a game to get him to speak out loud. The discussion also touches upon the historical significance of the area, with the speakers noting that the energy of the attacks seems to have left a mark on the location.00:25:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The BRUTAL True Story Behind "JAWS" | 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks | Visiting Locations," the hosts engage in a playful investigation with a local man named Lester, who shares his experience of encountering something unusual in the water near the site of the infamous 1916 shark attacks in Matawan, New Jersey. The hosts express their condolences to Lester and Watson Stanley Fisher, who were the victims of the attacks. They also discuss the lingering impact of the tragedy on the local community, as evidenced by the memorial erected for the victims. Despite the attacks occurring in a creek, rather than the ocean, the hosts find it eerie and resonating with the town's history. The video ends with the hosts promising to return with a full-length episode on their "spooky summer series" and encouraging their audience to stay tuned.