An endurance swimmer crossed the finish line of his 62-mile, multi-day swim around Martha’s Vineyard, becoming the first person to swim around the island. Lewis Pugh, 55, completed the challenge ahead of the 50th anniversary of the release of “Jaws” to advocate for the protection of sharks. NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke with Pugh about his swim in waters known for their shark population.
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