Shark Man of Oahu
Overview
Entity/Being
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(1/5)
Description
Half-human, half-shark being from Hawaiian legend - shapeshifter appearing as human on land but transforming to shark in water. Various legends of shark gods and shark men who protected certain families or ocean areas.
Behavior
Shapeshifts between human and shark, protector or predator
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Hawaii, USA (Pacific)
Hawaii, USA (Pacific)
Habitat:
Hawaiian coastal waters
Hawaiian coastal waters
Characteristics
Size:
Human-sized on land, large shark in water
Human-sized on land, large shark in water
Historical Context
First Reported:
Ancient Hawaiian tradition
Ancient Hawaiian tradition
Folklore Origins:
Ancient Hawaiian mythology (aumakua)
Ancient Hawaiian mythology (aumakua)
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