Shark Attacks of 1916

Read the article found here.  Summarize the events of 1916 in Matawan, New Jersey.  What kind of sharks were responsible for the attack?  Were people afraid of sharks prior to 1916? Why or why not? Were there any other documented events around the world similar to those that happened in 1916 - do some research on the internet to find any other incidents that are similar in nature to 1916.