Lewis Pugh attempts to be the first person to swim around Martha’s Vineyard to educate the public on sharks. The swim in 47 degrees Fahrenheit water is during the start of white shark migration season and corresponds with the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Leah Willingham)

Endurance athlete begins swim around Martha’s Vineyard to change public perception of sharks

Lewis Pugh attempts to be the first person to swim around Martha’s Vineyard to educate the public on sharks. The swim in 47 degrees Fahrenheit water is during the start of white shark migration season and corresponds with the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Leah Willingham)