Endurance swimmer closes in circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th
May 25, 2025
A British-South African endurance swimmer is closing in on the finish line of his 62-mile swim around Martha’s Vineyard. He’s aiming to be the first person to swim all the way around the island. Lewis Pugh is swimming for hours each day in 47-degree water just as the white shark migration season begins. His feat also marks the 50th anniversary of the movie “Jaws.” The 55-year-old swimmer says sharks were maligned by the 1975 blockbuster film as “cold-blooded killers.” He’s hoping to change public perception of the vulnerable animals. He’s also using a device that creates an electric field to keep them away.
