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The reef triggerfish was designated the official fish of Hawaii in 1985, [16] but due to an expiration of a Hawaiian state law after five years, it ceased to be the state fish in 1990. [17] On April 17, 2006, bill HB1982 was presented to the Governor of Hawaiʻi , which permanently reinstated the reef triggerfish ( humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa ) as ...
The tiger shark is the only species in its family that is ovoviviparous; its eggs hatch internally and the young are born live when fully developed. [7] Tiger Sharks are unique among all sharks in the fact that they employ embrytrophy to nourish their young inside the womb. The young gestate in sacks which are filled with a fluid that nourishes ...
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Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups. Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings. Scientific names for individual species and higher taxa are included in parentheses.
Apr. 27—Warning signs were posted today after the sighting of a large tiger shark at an East Oahu beach park. A non-aggressive 10- to 12-foot tiger shark was seen 50 yards offshore at Waimanalo ...
The shark population and type was studied in 2009, and it was determined that some of the species in the area include galapagos sharks, gray reef sharks, and tiger sharks. [46] The activity of Tiger and Galapagos sharks at the shoals was studied, in particular their interaction with monk seal pups, though the study was hampered by a shark cull ...
In Hawaiian mythology, an ʻaumakua (/ ʔ aʊ m ɑː ˈ k u ə /; often spelled aumakua, plural, ' aumākua) is a personal or family god that originated as a deified ancestor, and which takes on physical forms such as spirit vehicles. An 'aumakua may manifest as a shark, owl, bird, octopus, or inanimate objects such as plants or rocks. [1]
Dolphin fish; the word means "very strong." [ˈmɐhiˈmɐhi] Link: Mana: Magical or spiritual power. Manō: Shark (not to be confused with the Spanish mano, meaning "hand"). Muʻumuʻu: A loose gown or dress. [ˈmuʔuˈmuʔu] Link: ʻOhana: Family, neighborhood. May also mean a guest house where family members stay. [ʔoˈhɐnə] Link: Ono