Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Jersey Coast - In 1916, a juvenile great white shark stalked this coastline. After several attacks, the people and visitors of the beach communities became panicked over the man-eating sea monster that was terrorizing its shores.

Philadelphia - Dr. Eugene Vansant, a prestigious physician in this town, took his family for an outing on the Jersey Shore on July 1, 1916. Vansant's son, Charles, was the first victim of the great white shark. Dr. Vansant stood by helpless as his son bled to death from his wounds.

Beach Haven - The first shark...
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