Chapter 1

I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916

CHAPTER 1 JULY 12, 1916 ELM HILLS, NEW JERSEY IN THE MATAWAN CREEK A feeling of terror came over ten-year-old Chet Roscow, a chill deep down in his bones. He had been swimming in the Matawan Creek by himself. But he had the idea that someone — or something — was watching him.

And then he saw it — a large gray fin, slicing through the water like a knife. What was that? Could it really be … A shark? That was impossible! Elm Hills was miles and miles from the ocean. How could a shark find its way into this little creek? There was no way…. But now Chet could see it, coming toward him. The gigantic shark, bigger than Chet himself. The black eyes staring up through the water. Killer eyes. Chet dove toward the shore, pounding through the water, kicking with all his might. His feet touched the bottom. He was running now, looking over his shoulder. The shark was right behind him, its huge jaws wide open, its white dagger teeth gleaming in its bloodred mouth.