When was the last shark attack in New Jersey and that the shark was it? The latest attacks shark killer in the State of New Jersey, both held in Ocean County in 1926. A victim is not identified. The other was Charles Burk, 18. Sharks have never been idenitified due to a lack of studies. The most commonly seen sharks in the area are sand tiger sharks and sandbar. Both species have a minimal threat to humans. The area has also been known to host bull sharks, which are known to attack humans, and the occasional Great White has been reported.
Charles A. Burke, 18 August 24, 1926 Bull Shark, killed while swimming in the waves off Seaside, Ocean County, New Jersey.
Posted on June 26, 2010.