British-South African swimmer Lewis Pugh made history by completing a 62-mile swim around Martha's Vineyard, marking the first successful swim of its kind while raising awareness for shark conservation. Pugh swam for about 24 hours over 12 days in cold waters and surfed during a time when shark migration began. He aims to shift public perception of sharks, highlighting the damaging portrayal stemming from the film Jaws. After his grueling swim, he celebrated with fans and enjoyed ice cream, reflecting on this milestone in his impressive swimming career.
Pugh emphasized the need to change the negative public perception of sharks, stating that we need to make peace with them after years of depicting them as villains.
This swim was labeled one of his most difficult due to the chilling waters and the timing of the shark migration season, though weather conditions ultimately posed the greatest challenge.
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