NOTES: This is a Genuine Shark's Tooth, As Such the Tooth has Serrated Edges and a Sharp-Pointed Tip. The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Shark Tooth with Bead Accented Necklace Cord; Genuine Pacific Ocean...
NOTES: This is a Genuine Shark's Tooth, As Such the Tooth has Serrated Edges and a Sharp-Pointed Tip. The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Shark Tooth with Bead Accented Necklace Cord; Genuine Pacific Ocean Reef Shark Tooth. Design: Shark Tooth (Reef Shark) Medium #4; Natural Untreated, Silver-Tone Metal Beads and Openwork Tube Sleeve Accents, Non-Tarnishing Silver-Tone Metal Closure, High Polish Finish, Black Poly-Vinyl Necklace Cord, Adjustable Lengths; Size: Tooth is Approx. 20mm-25mm Widest (Approx. Just Under 13/16" to Just Under 1.0" Widest) X 15/16"-1.0" Long Without Wire Bail; Approx. 1 1/4" Long incl. Wire Bail; Measures: Necklace is Approx. 19.5"-22.0" Long, Adjustable as Desired; Weight: Approx. 9.9-10.2 grams Total. Features: This Beautiful Hand-made Hawaiian Necklace Features a Ka Niho `O Manō Niuhi Kohola (Hawaiian Reef Shark Tooth) Pendant. The Tooth is Secured with a Hand-Wrapped Wire Bail, Which is Attached and Fixed to the Necklace. Adorning Each Side of the Shark's Tooth is a Sleeve and Beadwork Pattern Created Using Non-Tarnishing Silver-Tone Beads to Enhance the Detailing. The Openwork Tube Sleeves and Beadwork Pattern is Crafted With Enclosed Secured Ends and Will Not Slide Around. The 3mm Thick Black Nylon Necklace Cord Incorporates a Lobster-Claw Clasp Closure for Added Security. A Very Nice Polynesian Tribal Design with the Mana Aka o Manō Niuhi (Protective Essence of a Shark). About the Galapagos Shark: The Galapagos shark, Carcharhinus galapagensis, also known as the grey reef whaler, is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. The genus name Carcharhinus is derived from the Greek "karcharos" (sharpen) and "rhinos" (nose). The species name galapagensis is derived from the location, Galapagos Islands Ecuador, where the described specimens were caught in 1905. English language common names include Galapagos shark, grey reef whaler, and mackerel shark. Common names in other Polynesian languages include Ma`o (<></>Rapa), Malie (Samoan), and Mano (Hawai`ian). The Galapagos shark is circumtropically distributed in the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean includes Lord Howe Island, Tuamoto Archipelago, Middleton and Elizabeth Reefs, Hawai`ian Islands, Revillagigedo, Clipperton, Cocos, Marianas Islands, Marshall Islands, Kermadec, Tupai, Galapagos Islands, Malpelo and a few reports of this species in continental waters off eastern Australia. This shark is quite abundant with a preference for waters surrounding oceanic islands, found close inshore as well as occasionally reported offshore in waters over continental and insular shelves to depths of 591 feet. It has a preference for clear tropical waters with strong currents over coral or rocky bottom habitats. Although it is considered a coastal species, the Galapagos shark has been reported to cross open waters between islands. Juveniles are limited to waters shallower than 82 feet, which act as nursery grounds and help avoid cannibalism by their own parents. Resembling the grey reef shark (C. amblyrhyncos), the Galapagos shark can be distinguished with a more slender body and a slightly rounded tip on the first dorsal fin. The Galapagos shark is brownish-gray upper body and white ventral surface with or without dusky markings on the fins. An inconspicuous white band can sometimes be seen on the flanks. The serrated upper teeth are relatively long and broadly triangular in shape. The very finely serrated lower teeth are symmetrical and erect. Typically there are 14 teeth on either side of the symphysis in each jaw with one tooth located at the symphysis. This species has a slender, streamlined body typical of the requiem sharks. The snout is wide and rounded, with indistinct anterior nasal flaps. The eyes are round and of medium size. The mouth usually contains 14 tooth rows (range 13–15) on either side of both jaws, plus one tooth at the symphysis (middle). The upper teeth are stout and triangular in shape, while the lower teeth are narrower. Both upper and lower teeth have serrated edges. The Galapagos shark reaches a maximum length of 12.1 feet and the maximum reported weight of 188 lbs. Male individuals mature at lengths of 6.9-7.5 feet while females mature at 7.2-8.2 feet in length. Age of Galapagos sharks at first reproductive effort is approximately 10 years. Maximum known lifespan is approximately 24 years. The Galapagos shark usually swims in schools. Galapagos shark feed on sea lions and marine iguanas as well as fish· This shark feeds primarily on bottom-dwelling fishes as well as on squid and octopus. These fish include eels, flatheads, groupers, flatfish, and triggerfish. Galapagos sharks are "viviparous", or live bearing, with embryos nourished by a yolksac-placenta during gestation. Mating and birth occurs early in the year within Hawai`ian waters. Female individuals often have mating scars from males biting the gills, fins, and body. After gestation during which the embryos develop inside the mother, live birth results in a litter size of 4-16 pups. Each pup measures 24-31 inches in length. The pups stay in shallow water nursery areas to avoid predation and cannibalism from members of their own species, eventually moving out to deeper waters as they mature. Due to its somewhat remote habitat and patchy distribution, the Galapagos shark is of little economic importance, however its flesh is of excellent quality for human consumption. According to the International Shark Attack File, the Galapagos shark has been responsible for one fatal attack on a swimmer in the Virgin Islands. In locations where this shark is abundant, they often are attracted to divers, sometimes even becoming a hindrance. When divers took aggressive actions, these sharks were not deterred but instead became more excited. Prior to atack or When confronted or cornered, the Galapagos shark may perform an threat display similar to that of the grey reef shark, in which the shark performs an exaggerated, rolling swimming motion while arching its back, lowering its pectoral fins, puffing out its gills, and gaping its jaw. The shark may also swing its head from side to side, so as to keep the perceived threat within its field of vision. Myths, Legends, History and `Aumakua: Sharks, nature's most perfect predator (excluding humans), have existed on the planet for over 350 million years, since before even the dinosaurs. In Hawaiian legend, each island has its own shark god. The king shark god of Oahu is Kamohoali’i, elder brother of the fire goddess Pele. Also known as Moho, is, the provider of the canoe which brought Pele to Hawai`i from Tahiti. His lair is said to be an underwater cave off of Pearl Harbor. The shark in Hawai'i is more than just an ocean predator. Here, the shark, or mano, is woven in the fabric of Native Hawaiian culture and history. Some early Hawaiians worshiped, cared for and protected sharks as 'aumakua, or family gods, while many others viewed sharks an important source of food and tools. The strongest physical evidence today are the artifacts collected by Capt. James Cook. Cook, the first Westerner known to interact with the Hawaiians, found a variety of tools made with shark's teeth as well as drum heads made from shark skins. Teeth were used in ceremonial objects and feather cloaks were woven in the pattern of the teeth of the great white shark. Shark teeth, especially those of the fierce tiger and great white, were used to craft a variety of weapons, including war clubs and knives. The Hawaiian name for man-eating sharks, such as the tiger and great white, is niuhi. In old Hawai'i, catching the niuhi was the game of the chiefs, a dangerous sport for which special techniques were developed. Eating niuhi flesh was also taboo to women. Some Hawaiian chiefs were believed to have acquired their premonition of future events by consuming the eyes of the niuhi. The mother of the most famous king of Hawai'i, Kamehameha I, born circa 1753, is said to have asked for the eyes of niuhi during her pregnancy to enhance the leadership qualities and bravery of the future leader she was carrying. And a mano kanaka was a shark thought to be born of a human mother and sired by a shark god, or by a deified person whose spirit possesses a shark or turns into a shark. Those who had the shark as their 'aumakua wouldn't hunt them or eat them, either. After all, it was believed that a departed ancestor took the form of a shark after death and appeared in dreams to living relatives. These Hawaiians would feed and pet a special shark whom they believed to be a relative. In turn, the shark would protect the family. Maui Native Hawaiian cultural specialist and Kahu (Caretaker) Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr. stated, "Our people conveyed spiritual importance to animal deities that were created to protect them and their life style. The most important is the shark, which is still held in reverence by our people today. From all the animal deities, the shark is the greatest 'aumakua." While Maxwell, doesn't worship sharks, he does respect and honor the creature. As a cultural consultant to the Maui Ocean Center, he blesses each shark that enters or leaves the Ma'alaea marine park. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Reef Shark Tooth Pendants are Natural, Each One is Unique to the Next; There are Natural, Slight Variations in the Tooth's Size, Width Shape and Background Appearance, Which is Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. 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