Bull Sharks in the Navesink River?

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[shrimpman steve]

Always possible. If I want to swim, I find a pool!

This one attacked my tour boat

You never know what’s lurking in the water

[John D.]

Was in a skiff in the navesink today and before I saw the article literally asked my son (8) imagine if there were any big sharks in here? He loves sharks and laughed 🤪

[tjd24]

Remember the 1916 series of shark attacks along the Jersey Shore?

It was the basis for the book "JAWS" by Peter Benchley and that provided the Screen Play for the movie "JAWS"

Many think a Bull Shark was responsible for the Matawan Creek attacks.

[stugots]

They are cow nose rays and swim with their fins up at the surface. People have been confusing them for sharks for years. Not saying its impossible but the so called sightings are more than likely the rays. See them every summer come through.

[june181901]

I sure hope they aren't in the Navesink River! That's would just be one more bad thing for 2020.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by stugots

They are cow nose rays and swim with their fins up at the surface. People have been confusing them for sharks for years. Not saying its impossible but the so called sightings are more than likely the rays. See them every summer come through.

Possibly. But a “bull shark”, that most casual people don’t usually know or think of, is a very specific description vs “shark fin” spotted. There were also multiple sightings.

Perhaps the bull sharks are gorging on the cow nosed rays as I imagine that is a diet staple for them?

[MDeSi]

Have seen sharks in the Navesink a handful of times over the last 6 years . Usually a bit further west . Not sure they where bulls but definitely sharks.

[BigRock44]

always wondered if they came up the hudson river where we sometimes boat/pull tubes and swim. cannot find any cases of a confirmed sighting in the river on the internet nor have i ever heard any talk of them being caught in the vicinity. i do know dolphins and seals are occasional visitors. come to think of it, i don't remember any recent bull shark catches anywhere in the area. maybe the charter captains would know better.

[Gobigblue]

Was crabbing on the north side of the Rumson Bridge today and saw 2 huge rays which could easily be mistaken for a Shark. Just sayin