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This man is swimming in the shark-filled waters from Jaws to make a point • May 20, 2025, 12:53 PM ET (CBC)
This man is swimming in the shark-infested waters from Jaws to make a point • May 20, 2025, 11:43 AM ET (CBC)
Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary • May 15, 2025, 4:37 PM ET (AP)

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