Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh's challenge to swim around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness about sharks

SOURCE apnews.com
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh aims to become the first person to swim the 62-mile circumference of Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness about sharks, challenging the perception of sharks as villains and advocating for their protection.

Key Points

  • Lewis Pugh aims to change public perception about sharks and urge for their protection
  • He will swim around Martha’s Vineyard, a 62-mile challenge that no one has undertaken before

Pros

  • Raising awareness about sharks and advocating for their protection
  • Challenging public perception of sharks as villains

Cons

  • Facing risks and challenges during the 12-day swim in cold waters