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where in new jersery did the shark attack

The shark was reported off the south New Jersey coast , and then later farther north off the coast near Long Island, around Southampton, New York. The report says the shark pinged offshore in south New Jersey on Tuesday night and again farther north on Wednesday night.

Location

The specific New Jersey location given in the report is the coast of south New Jersey , not a named beach or town.

Context

This was a tracking report about a juvenile white shark named Nori, not a confirmed attack on a person. The article also notes that officials say sharks are not intentionally pursuing humans and recommends basic beach safety precautions.

Related history

If you meant the famous 1916 New Jersey shark attacks , those happened along the Jersey Shore, including Beach Haven, Spring Lake, and Matawan Creek.

TL;DR: It was off south New Jersey’s coast.