Lewis Pugh, a British-South African endurance athlete, made history by becoming the first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard. His 60-mile journey aimed to raise awareness about sharks as the film 'Jaws' approaches its 50th anniversary. After enduring 47-degree waters over 12 days, Pugh expressed the need to change negative perceptions of sharks and promote their protection. He faced challenging weather conditions and reflected on the transformative nature of such an arduous swim, suggesting it altered his perspective significantly.
When you swim for 12 days, you leave as one person and I think you come back as a different person with a new reflection on what you've been through.
We've been fighting sharks for 50 years. Now, we need to make peace with them.
#endurance-sports #shark-conservation #aquatic-challenges #environmental-awareness #jaws-50th-anniversary
Collection
[
|
...
]