"Twelve Days of Terror: Inside the Shocking 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks" offers a comprehensive and gripping examination of the unprecedented shark attacks that occurred along the Jersey Shore in July 1916. At a time when the world was grappling with the horrors of World War I and a polio epidemic in New York City, many sought refuge at the beach. However, the waters of the Atlantic proved to be dangerous, as four swimmers were fatally injured within just twelve days, and another narrowly escaped an attack. Dr. Richard Fernicola, a leading expert in the field, combines historical narratives with scientific analysis to shed light on the events and their impact on society in 1916. This book is not only a chronicle of the attacks but also a poignant portrait of a nation confronted with fear and uncertainty.