^ 'Shark River | Belmar Historical Society |'.^ 'Shark River - Belmar / Avon NJ - Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York'.The single occupant was killed immediately on impact. On Ja small four seater plane crashed into a shallow area of water in Shark River. Diving is also restricted from 8:00 AM вЂ“ 5:30 PM from October 1 to May 1. If one is interested in diving at the inlet, they should consult the New Jersey Scuba diving site to read up on reports. Many people have lost their lives in the river as a result of swimming. Swimming in the inlet is not advised due to its dangerous currents and rough waters. During the summer months, fishermen can be found at the inlet from sunrise to sundown.

The inlet is also a popular fishing spot, often used to catch blue fish and stripers. The electric powered bridge is lifted several times a day to let boats pass through it.

The bridge above the estuary was constructed in 1933, costing around $400,000 to build. Some locals will claim the inlet got its name from a shark found in the river during the 1800s, while others believe the name is from the shark teeth commonly found upstream. The origin of the name Shark River is unknown. The inlet provides access to a marina where commercial, charter, and private fishing boats are moored.Дespite its name, sharks swimming in the Shark River Inlet are a rare occurrence. Charter boats leave the inlet on a foggy summer morning.

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