What is the name of the Fijian shark god?

Dakuwaqa
The shark is revered by many Fijians, and legend has it that Dakuwaqa, the ancient shark god, provides protection for the people when at sea.

Is Dakuwaqa real?

Dakuwaqa can also change shape into anything, but his real form is that of a muscular Fijian man with the upper torso of a shark. When I came to Fiji the famed fish-god, the Dakuwaqa, was very much a reality.

Who is the god of Fiji?

Degei
In Fijian mythology, Degei (pronounced Ndengei), enshrined as a serpent, is the supreme god of Fiji. He is the creator of the (Fijian) world, fruits, and of men and is specially connected to Rakiraki District, Fiji.

What deities are associated with sharks?

A few popular Hawaiian shark-gods include:

• Kamohoali’i: King of the shark gods and sea guardian of the Hawaiian Islands.
• Ka’ahupahau: Ka’ahupahau and her brother Kahi’uka, were guardian sharks that were worshiped for centuries.
• Kane’apua: A trickster shark god with magical powers.

Who was the god of sharks in Fiji?

^ Dakuwaqa The Shark God. Archived 2012-01-28 at the Wayback Machine “One of the best known gods in Fijian legends is the fierce sea-monster Dakuwaqa. He was the guardian of the reef entrance of the islands, fearless, headstrong and jealous.

What is Shark God?

In Fijian mythology , Dakuwaqa (Dakuwanga) is a shark-god. He was greatly respected by fishermen because he protected them from any danger at sea and sometimes protected them from evil denizens of the sea.

How did Dakuwaqa become the god of Kadavu?

After a great battle, the octopus won by pulling out his teeth with her 8 arms which enabled her to hold off the massive attack of Dakuwaqa, forcing Dakuwaqa to promise to never attack Kadavu again. That is how Dakuwaqa became the god and protector of Kadavu.

Why was Dakuwaqa important to the Fijians?

In Fijian mythology, Dakuwaqa (Dakuwanga) is a shark-god. He was greatly respected by fishermen because he protected them from any danger at sea and sometimes protected them from evil denizens of the sea. He was once going inland to conquer Kadavu Island through the river when another goddess challenged him in the form of an octopus.