Shark River Reef facts for kids
Shark River Reef is an artificial reef located in the Atlantic Ocean, 15.6 miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet, off of the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey. The site contains almost 4 million cubic yards of dredge rock material. Although 96% of the total reef material is rock, the site also contains numerous subway cars.
It is the deepest of all New Jersey's artificial reefs, having an average bottom depth of approximately 125'. The site is located near Stolt Dagali wreck (rammed and sunk in 1964 by the SS Shalom).
The site contains at least nine vessels, including five tankers.
The Shark River Reef was established as part of the New Jersey's Artificial Reef Program. It is administered by the State of New Jersey's Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Boundaries
Coordinates are as follows:
Location | North | West |
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Northeast corner | 40 07.330 | 73 41.08 |
Northwest corner | 40 07.330W | 73 41.80 |
Center | 40 06.777 | 73 57.86 |
Southeast corner | 40 06.200 | 73 41.08 |
Southwest corner | 40 06.200 | 73 41.80 |