Human Sacrifice by sharky_

Photography • Historical • posted on Oct 10, 2008

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It was here that many human sacrifice was made to the shark god at Pelekane Bay. The first was Keoua who was killed on this beach as he and his companions disembarked from their boat. His death would assured King Kamehameha the Great to supremacy over all the islands. Keoua was a chief and cousin to King Kamehameha. Aloha and thank you for viewing

Comments (33)

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RobyHermida

10:25PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

Beautiful capture and well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)

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Punaguy

10:25PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

I am happy to live in this day and age when all that sacrificing is over. I'm glad to see places like this as it is today...a peaceful place to visit! Nice shootin' Sharky!~ Aloha~

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Apophis906

10:28PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

Wow thats something.

thevolunteer

10:32PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

Wonderful capture friend. I agree with Punaguy, glad we live now and not then. I don't believe I ever went here. Thanks for the info too. Aloha

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moonrancher

10:50PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

Hehe. In our modern age we only offer human sacrifice to the gods of collateral damage and unintended consequences. This is a beautiful place and your capture is as excellent as your weather.

MrsLubner

11:43PM | Fri, 10 October 2008

This cove has such a friendly feeling, bright and sunny, a place you would bring the family to side and watch the water. And, yet, it has a turbulent past. Great shot and incredible story.

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SSoffia

12:09AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)

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Richardphotos

12:23AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

you are fortunate to live so close to such beautiful beaches and we are lucky because you share!!

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bmac62

12:44AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

Excellent shot. Are the long lines of rocks natural or are they stacked a certain way to prevent beach erosion? Just curious. Bill

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beachzz

12:50AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

More wonderful stories of your land--maybe not the usual tale of beauty, but still a part of history.

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Shucoda

1:20AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

Awesome story to go with this great photo.. What a beautiful place mate.. I'll have to get back there one day and maybe get you to show me around some.. :) Great capture mate!

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bcrathburn

2:24AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

BEAUTIFUL PHOTO I MISS HAWAII **

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Coppens

2:25AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

Excellent shot! (Gruesome story...)

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kimariehere

2:32AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

loved reading of the history of this beautiful and tropical place!!!! gorgeous compo!!!!!

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faroutsider

2:41AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

Beautiful place and interesting history.

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sharky_

3:00AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

Bill....That wall of rocks were man made and part of shoreline alterations and harbor construction. The harbor construction actually destroyed the beach as well as a substantial portion of the largest expanse of coral reef there. Marine life had declined since 1976. Thanks for asking...

vlaaitje

4:39AM | Sat, 11 October 2008

would love to sit there and just enjoy the beauty around and all the birds sound etc etc....beautiful Errol

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