British-South African endurance athlete Lewis Pugh made history by swimming approximately 60 miles around Martha's Vineyard, becoming the first person to do so. His endeavor, which took place over 12 days, was primarily aimed at raising awareness for shark conservation as the 'Jaws' film nears its 50th anniversary. Pugh faced challenging conditions, including cold 47-degree waters and rough waves, which he identified as the biggest obstacles in his swim. After completing this endurance challenge, he emphasized the need to change perceptions of sharks, advocating for their protection instead of viewing them as villains.
Lewis Pugh, the first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard, completed the challenge to raise awareness about shark conservation, amidst difficult conditions.
The swim took 12 days, with Pugh facing cold temperatures, rough waters, and an aim to change public perceptions of sharks as villains.
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