The bold endurance swimmer is taking it to the next level as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the film “Jaws.”
Lewis Pugh, 55, has been swimming 62 miles through a vineyard on Martha Island, Massachusetts, with water temperatures predicted to be 47 degrees.
“In this swim, it’s very different. We’re just talking. About Sharks Always,” Pew told The Associated Press.
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He said he was going to wear him Normal swimming It’s not a uniform or a wetsuit. Rather, he said he was wearing just a trunk, a hat and goggles.
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He said Lewis Pugh will swim in the 47-degree waters without a wetsuit to change the public’s perception of sharks. (AP photo/Robert F. Bucati)
Pugh said his goal is to raise awareness of the need to protect sharks and change public perceptions of powerful fish.
The American Association for Progressive Science estimates that around 274,000 sharks are killed worldwide every day.
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Pugh said the popular 1975 film “Jaws” introduced the Shark as “a villain and a cold-blooded killer.”
He told the AP, “It’s a movie about sharks attacking humans, and for 50 years we’ve been attacking sharks… it’s completely unsustainable. It’s insane. We need to respect them.”
“Jaws” was released in June 1975 and is directed by Steven Spielberg. It was based on a novel by Peter Benchley, which was also written by the script. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
He said, “We need to save lives Our Sea – All our futures depend on it. ”
As you swim, a boat and kayak safety officer follows Pugh. They have “shark shield” devices that use electric fields without damaging the shark to block them.
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He is scheduled to start swimming on Friday, and it is estimated that this will take around 12 days.
“Jaws” was released in June 1975. It was directed by Steven Spielberg and was written by Peter Benchley. Starring Richard Dreyfus, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Lorraine Gary.
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh swims through Martha’s vineyard island.
film It tells the story of a great white shark that terrifies the vineyards of Martha Island.
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According to history.com, “Jaws” was “an instant blockbuster and the best-selling film in cinema history until it was based by Star Wars in 1977.”
The famous bridge known to tourists and locals as “Jaws Bridge” (pictured) is located on Beach Road, which connects Edgar Town to the town of Oak Bluffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The famous bridge known for Tourists and locals “Jaws Bridge” is located on Beach Road and connects Edgartown to the town of Oak Bluffs.
The bridge is popular among beach fans, and people are jumping into the water from the shelves.
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Pugh said he would spend the rest of his time on the vineyards to educate the public about sharks.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
