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Wooden figure of Dakuwaqa from the Solomon Islands, on display at the Louvre gallery
In Fijian mythology, Dakuwaqa (Dakuwanga) is a shark deity and often appears as a fierce sea monster, guarding the islands.[1] He was greatly respected by fishermen[2] because he protected them from any danger at sea and its denizens.[3][4]
^Fijian Medicinal Plants by RC Cambie, J Ash
^Bed the turtle softly: legends of the South Pacific by Mary Edith Branham and Joel S. Branham. "Many are the stories about the shark-god Dakuwaqa."
^Deuba: A Study of a Fijian Village by William Robert Geddes
^The People of the Sea: Environment, Identity, And History in Oceania. Author: Paul D'Arcy. Please see this page. "His Fijian crew addressed the creature as Dakuwaqa, and promised it kava if it did not harm them. Dakuwaqa had a history of fierce retribution against seafarers who did not respect him, but had rescued his worshippers from trouble at sea."
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Retrieved 10 November 2017. Smith, Lauren (14 September 2017). "Diving for Dakuwaqa: giving Fiji's shark god a helping hand". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077...
replace Mocenacagi". Fiji Village. Kalesi Mele (14 March 2016). "Taliga, Dakuwaqa in top form on day 1". Fiji Times. Pravin Narain (21 April 2015). "Taliga...
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