The Summer The Ocean Turned Red: The True Horror That Inspired The Movie Jaws

from Fear & Wine · host Kelli, Alisan, Kristin & Leah

In the summer of 1916, twelve days of terror along the New Jersey shore changed America forever. In this deep-dive, Fear & Wine traces every shark attack from the death of Charles Vansant in Beach Haven on July 1st to the catastrophic events at Matawan Creek on July 12th, and unpacks the history, science, panic, and enduring mystery that made these twelve days the inspiration for one of cinema's greatest horror films, Jaws. Pour something good and dive in. A special bonus episode about the true shark attack stories that inspired Jaws.For bonus episodes, sneak peeks, and group chats, join our Patreon!If you have a fun discussion question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, email it to us at [email protected] our website:https://www.fearandwine.com/Follow us:Instagram: @fearandwinepodhttps://www.instagram.com/fearandwinepod/Threads: @fearandwinepodhttps://www.threads.net/@fearandwinepodTikTok: @fear.wine.podcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@fear.wine.podcastYouTube: @FearAndWinePodhttps://www.youtube.com/@FearAndWinePodBuy Me A Coffee:buymeacoffee.com/fearandwineX: @fearandwinepodJoin our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/FearandwineHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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