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Yes. A number of the shark attacks in the Jersey shore shark attacks in 1916 were in rivers.
Those attacks were used as the basis for Peter Benchley'sbook and the movie Jaws.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoBull sharks can swim from the ocean into freshwaterrivers and streams and have attacked people, but are rare occurrences.
Bull sharks have been seen in the Mississippi River up to St Louis, Lake Ponchartrain and the Illinois River up to Lake Michigan.
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∙ 13y agoyes if you go on wikipedia it tells you that there is but they dont know how many
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∙ 11y agoNo. The 1955 story is widely held to be a hoax. Additionally, a bull shark would die quickly if it was exposed to the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.
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∙ 11y agoBull sharks can swim from the ocean into freshwaterrivers and streams and have attacked people, but are rare occurrences.
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Any shark attacks at Lake Erie?
It seems that we could ask George Lawson, or any of his relatives, who would certainly know whether or not he was bitten by a shark. 1955 wasn't that long ago!
Are there dangerous fish that live in Lake Michigan?
According to the Global Shark Attack File, in 1955 George Lawson had his right leg bitten off by a bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) while swimming in Lake Michigan near Chicago. The attack was unprovoked and by surprise. The incident log does not mention any other attacks from Lake Michigan, so it appears the incident was an aberration. Bull sharks have been recorded in the Mississippi River. Additionally, it has been claimed that a series of dams and locks known as the Illinois Waterway, which connects the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan should prevent bull sharks from entering Lake Michigan. Furthermore, Lake Michigan bathers should not be too concerned, because bull sharks prefer warmer waters.
Are there bull sharks in Lake Michigan?
Well bull sharks have been found in alton il and lake Michigan was never connected to a ocean untell they made a canal i am not saying a shark will go through all the boat locks but it is possible. And for the people that say lake Michigan is not connected to a ocean nees to go back to class cause it is back during world war 2 they had air craft carries in chicago
Has there ever been a shark in Lake Ontario?
There have been no reports of shark sitings in Lake Ontario, even the bull shark hasn't been there. I wouldn't worry too much though as sharks tend to like warm water and Lake Ontario seems a little to far north for that to be an issue.
Has there ever been a Shark attack in Corio Bay?
No
Has there ever been a shark in Illinois rend lake?
yes i beleive there has been activity of sharks in rend lake
Which state is separated into 2 parts by Lake Michigan?
Lansing is the capital city in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Has there ever been a shark attack in Rhode Island?
yes
Has there ever been a shark attack in the puget sound?
no
Has there been a shark in greenwood lake new york?
sure. there are sharks in greenwood lake. Huge maneaters.
How does a dolphin attack a shark?
Dolphins have been known to ram sharks and 'butt' them, usually into the side or stomach of the shark.
Is Lake Michigan colder than Lake Huron?
Yes. The Mackinac Bridge is regarded as the dividing line between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (as this represents the narrowest point between these two connected bodies of water).
