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50 Years of Jaws: Swimmer Fights to Save Sharks

5/21/2025

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This summer, we celebrate 50 years of "Jaws," the film that forever changed how we view sharks. Yet, as their populations dwindle due to human impact, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is making waves for conservation. By swimming around Martha's Vineyard, he highlights the urgent need to protect these majestic creatures and restore balance to our oceans.

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This summer, we celebrate 50 years of "Jaws," the film that forever changed how we view sharks. Yet, as their populations dwindle due to human impact, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is making waves for conservation. By swimming around Martha's Vineyard, he highlights the urgent need to protect these majestic creatures and restore balance to our oceans.