1. As beach goers ran in to try to pull Charles ashore, the shark with bits of Charles' flesh in his mouth, did what?
(a) Went after another swimmer.
(b) Attacked again.
(c) Swam away.
(d) Backed off and seemed to wait.

2. He was finally able to get away from it and was carrying what was left of Lester to the shore when what happened?
(a) The shark attacked again.
(b) He jumped back into the water to catch the shark.
(c) The shark started to swim away from him.
(d) He collapsed.

3. Charles sensed that he was being followed and probably felt he had reached safety. Why did he feel safe?
(a) He was in water that was only three and a half feet deep.
(b) He thought he could swim faster than the shark.
(c) He thought the shark following him was a figment of his imagination.
(d) He believed sharks were not dangerous.

4. Since the incident, experts have determined that swimmers who swim with dogs are at greater risk from shark attack. Why?
(a) Due to the dog's erratic movements in the water.
(b) Due to the strong scent a dog gives off.
(c) Due to the relationship between men and canines.
(d) Due to the sounds a dog makes.

5. What did the men do to attract the shark?
(a) They swam in the water around the boat.
(b) They shot into the water.
(c) They called out for the shark.
(d) They spread trails of blood behind their boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joseph Dunn, his brother Michael and their friend Jerry Hollohan in __________________, a community downstream from the town of Matawan, had missed the warnings and cut through the woods for a quick swim in the creek.

2. A shark can smell prey ___________________ away.

3. Despite their efforts, what happened to the beaches?

4. What was wrong with the North Atlantic region for the shark?

5. Fisher and fisherman George _________________ made repeated dives into the murky water but could not find Lester.

(see the answer key)

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