Lewis successfully swam the 60-mile (96 km) circumference of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod. Lewis began The Shark Swim at Edgartown Harbor on May 15, 2025, and completed the swim on May 26, 2025, after 12 gruelling days of cold water, rough seas, and hard weather. He touched down at Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse just after 11 am ET, marking the full circumnavigation of the island.
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Day 1
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard15 May 2025
15 May 2025
Launch day!
From one lighthouse to the next, Lewis swam 3.8 miles (6.2 km) from Edgartown Beach to Cape Poge, marking the official start of #TheSharkSwim. Watch the coverage here.
Day 2
Cape Poge Lighthouse16 May 2025
16 May 2025
Lewis swam 6.2 miles (10 km) from Cape Poge Lighthouse to Norton Point Beach. Conditions were tough, especially around Wasque Point, where the team reported very choppy waters.
Day 3
Norton Point Beach17 May 2025
17 May 2025
Lewis completed two swimming sessions: 4.6 miles (7.51 km) from Norton Point Beach to Edgartown Great Pond in the morning, and 3 miles (5 km) to Scrubby Neck in the afternoon. Conditions were foggy, with no sight of shore for most of the swim, and the water temperature ranged between 53–55°F (12–13°C).
Day 4
Scrubby Neck18 May 2025
18 May 2025
Lewis swam 2.9 miles (4.63 km) from Scrubby Neck to Cobbs Point. Battling strong headwinds from start to finish, it was a gruelling session!
Day 5
Cobbs Point19 May 2025
19 May 2025
Lewis swam 2.2 miles (3.57 km) from Cobbs Point to Long Point, reaching Chilmark Pond.
The wind was icy, and Lewis said his hands were really feeling the cold!
Day 6
Long Point20 May 2025
20 May 2025
Lewis made great progress, swimming 5.2 miles (8.4 km) from Long Point to Squibnocket Beach. He is nearly at the halfway mark!
Day 7
Squibnocket Beach21 May 2025
21 May 2025
Lewis braved tough conditions, swimming 5.6 miles (9.08 km) from Squibnocket Beach to Gay Head.
Getting around the headland was essential progress, especially with bad weather on the way.
Day 8
Gay Head22 May 2025
22 May 2025
Heading off early in the morning, Lewis swam 1.2 miles (1.98 km) from Gay Head to Menemsha Bight. The conditions were icy, hence the shorter swim session!
Day 9
Menemsha Bight23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Lewis swam 8.2 miles (13.2 km) from Menemsha Bight to Norton Rock. The wind and tide were moving in the same direction as Lewis, helping him make strong progress after a slow day yesterday.
Day 10
Norton Rock24 May 2025
24 May 2025
Lewis did two swim sessions yesterday to cover as much ground as possible, with the finish line now in sight. In the morning, he swam 6.4 miles (10.32 km) from Norton Rock to West Chop. In the evening, he swam 3.7 miles (6.08 km) from West Chop to Lone Rock.
Day 11
Lone Rock25 May 2025
25 May 2025
Lewis swam 3.9 miles (6.28 km) from Lone Rock. The finish line is in sight!
Day 12
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse26 May 2025
26 May 2025
And it’s done! Lewis completed The Shark Swim today, after 12 gruelling days of cold water, rough seas, and hard weather. He touched down at Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse just after 11 am ET, marking the full circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard.
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