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PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A 17-year-old surfer in New Jersey lost a chunk of leg flesh in what is likely the state's first attack by a Great White shark in 30 years, officials said on Wednesday New Jersey resident Ryan Horton was about 25 feet off the beach at Surf City, Long Beach Island early on Sunday afternoon when he felt a sharp pain in his ankle but didn't see what caused it. After paddling back to shore, he was taken to a hospital, Surf City Police said in a statement. Bob Schoelkopf, director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey said photos of the wound confirmed it could only have been made by a Great White. The last recorded shark attack in New Jersey was at Sandy Hook in 1975, the year of the movie "Jaws," which terrified audiences with tales of Great White attacks. YaHoo Link Here
Peace and Politics at the NJ Shore
Ocean County Democracy for America in New Jersey hosted a "vigil for peace" this past weekend at the Jersey shore. The gathering was focused on remembering and paying tribute to soldiers from New Jersey who died while fighting in Iraq....
One-way tolls to be added on parkway
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority plans to implement one-way tolls on the southernmost leg of the Garden State Parkway as a way to ease congestion for Shore travelers.
LBDPartners: LBDPartners and The Jersey Shore Continue to Sizzle
SEASIDE PARK, NJ (MARKET WIRE) LBDPartners today announced another property under management at the still sizzling New Jersey shore. The new property located in Seaside Heights is fully occupied and continues LBDP's family oriented development and rental policy.
Initiative to promote the Shore with smiles
New Jersey plans to spend $1.25 million this summer to market the Shore, create a cohesive plan to preserve coastal culture, and bring in a world-class bicycle race in 2006, all to boost the state's $30 billion tourism industry.
Shore builders group seeks applicants for scholarship
Applications are being accepted for scholarships available through the New Jersey Shore Builders Association's newly established scholarship program.
Some shore towns have gone very quiet (Reg Req'd)
From Cape May to Long Beach Island, second-home buyers have fueled a hot real estate market that is reshaping southern New Jersey shore communities.Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce New Jersey Shore NJ
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