$175.00 – $240.00
Niuhi Tiger Shark Necklace – a dainty tiger shark suspended on chain. One of our smallest sharks, these are light and easy to wear every day.
In ‘olelo Hawaiian, both tiger sharks and great white sharks are niuhi, or ‘man-eating shark’. However both were revered as aumakua (family spirit guide or ancestor) rather than feared as man eaters.
Tiger sharks sport beautiful stripes as younger sharks, but these fade as the shark gets bigger. Easily identifiable by their blunt noses, they are the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo. Tiger sharks have a well-earned reputation as voracious hunters. Their distinctive serrated teeth and undiscerning palate mean they dine on everything from rays to turtles and even birds. They attain >5m but very large tigers grow to >8m. Generally found in tropical and temperate waters. Status: Near Threatened.
This Niuhi tiger shark necklace is one of our smaller sharks, easy to wear everyday. Sharks are hand sculpted and polished.
| Necklace | 16" chain, 18" chain, 20" chain |
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| Metal | Sterling Silver, 18K Vermeil |
