Lewis Pugh
Lewis Pugh is a renowned endurance swimmer and environmental advocate known for his extraordinary feats in extreme waters. At 55 years old, he has made headlines for his upcoming swim around Martha's Vineyard, where he aims to raise awareness about shark conservation, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the iconic film 'Jaws.' Pugh's mission is to change the narrative surrounding sharks, often portrayed as villains in popular culture, and to highlight the urgent need for their protection in our oceans.
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Lewis Pugh is swimming 62 miles around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness about shark conservation.
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United States· 2025-06-22
Lewis Pugh became the first person to swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness about shark protections.
Lewis Pugh: Man swims 60 miles around Martha’s Vineyard island to raise awareness for shark protectionsUnited States· 2025-05-27
Lewis Pugh will be swimming 62 miles around the island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts to raise awareness of the need to protect sharks.
Endurance swimmer to circle Martha's Vineyard in frigid waters to protect sharksUnited States· 2025-05-18
