River NJ

Shark River

New Jersey • 40.1866, -74.0336

Length

12 mi

19 km

Elevation

114′ → 0′

114 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.18%

9.7 ft/mi

Drainage

23 mi²

60 km²

Avg Flow

38 cfs

0.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

11 mi

18 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Shark River

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on Shark River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Shark River.