Ukupanipo - Wikipedia
In Hawaiian mythology, Ukupanipo is a shark god who controls the amount of fish close enough for the fisherman to catch. [1] [2] [3] He occasionally adopts a human child who gains the power to transform into a shark, but when in human form has a mark like a shark's mouth under their shoulder blades. [2]
Hawaiʻi Sharks | A Modern Story: The Shark God Came to Watch
This story was related by a Big Island resident whose family’s ‘aumakua on his mother’s side is the shark. The story begins the evening before a celebration at Pu’ukohola (Hill of the Whale) heiau (temple) near Kawaihae Harbor in 1991.
Getting to Know Ukupanipo: Hawaii's Shark God - Monterey …
Mar 21, 2017 · In Hawaiian mythology, one key player of the seas was Ukupanipo--a shark god who played a big role in the success (or failure) of anglers on the water. Take a look at today's blog to learn about this eccentric fixture of Hawaiian …
Who Is The God Of Sharks? 7 Shark Deities and Shark Gods
Ukupanipo: The Shark God of the Night Ukupanipo, known as the “night-walking shark,” is a fascinating figure in Hawaiian mythology. Unlike many fearsome shark gods, he holds a curious duality associated with both bounty and danger.
Kāmohoaliʻi - Wikipedia
In Hawaiian religion, Kamohoaliʻiis a sharkgod and a brother of Kāne Milohaʻi, Pele, Kapo, Nāmaka, and Hiʻiaka. He is also the father of Nanaue. Kamohoaliʻi swam in the area around the islands of Mauiand Kahoolawe.
Ukupanipo Hekekia - The Sims Wiki
Ukupanipo Hekekia is a pre-made mermaid from The Sims 4: Island Living. He resides in Sulani as a townie. Oddly his hair seems to be greying (for a young adult) in his mermaid form. The name Ukupanipo is a reference to the Hawaiian shark deity of the same name, who controls fishing quantities.
Sharks and Humans: A Love-Hate Story | Smithsonian
Jun 29, 2016 · Hawaiian folk legends tell stories of Kamohoalli’i and Ukupanipo, two shark gods that controlled the fish population, and thus determined how successful a fisherman was.
Kāneana Cave: Home of a Shark God — Mālama Mākua
Kamohoaliʻi was a kupua who could change from shark to man. Kāneana, often referred to as Mākua Cave, lies at the makai end of the large ridge that separates Mākua Valley from ʻŌhikilolo Valley. The original entrance to the cave, destroyed in 1950 by road construction, was narrower and taller than it is today (Kelly and Quintal 1977).
The Legend of Kamalo and the Shark God | To-Hawaii.com
The Legend of Kamalo and the Shark God. Long ago on the island of Molokai lived Kupa, the high chief, and Kamalo, one of his priests. Kamalo had two sons, who had great courage and accomplished great feats of daring.
Ukupanipo | Religion Wiki - Fandom
In Hawaiian mythology, Ukupanipo is a shark god who controls the amount of fish close enough for the fisherman to catch. He occasionally adopted a human child who gains the power to transform into a shark.