AP PHOTOS: Athlete to attempt first-ever swim around Martha's Vineyard ahead of 'Jaws' anniversary

'Alpha predator' sharks and humans clash on an Israeli beach

With its golden sand and blue waters, the beach front in central Israel looks much like any other stretch of Mediterranean coast, but a closer look reveals something unusual peeking through the rippling surf: black shark fins.

Daredevil to swim shark-filled waters in celebration of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary

Lewis Pugh embarks on a 62-mile swim around Martha's Vineyard for Jaws' 50th anniversary, aiming to change perceptions and protect sharks from unsustainable harm.

Brit swimming 60 miles in shark-infested sea but is 'terrified' of something else - The Mirror

Lewis Pugh said he is frightened of sharks but more terrified of a world without them, and that’s what the world could be looking at if we don’t act now

Athlete tries first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard near sharks, raising awareness about the endangered, maligned animals for ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary

Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s Vineyard, where “ Jaws” was filmed 50 years ago.

Swimmer challenges shark stigma at 'Jaws' anniversary

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is attempting a historic 62-mile swim along Martha’s Vineyard to challenge perceptions of sharks. Marking the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Pugh braves frigid waters in this global shark hotspot.

Why is this athlete attempting historic swim ahead of the ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary?

Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s Vineyard, where “Jaws” was filmed 50 years ago.