The Tragic Accident That Created Popular Hawaiian Hand Gesture the ‘Shaka’

Home to stunning tropical views, volcanoes, and beautiful beaches, the islands of Hawaii draw in thousands of surfers each year looking to catch the perfect wave where the sport first began. Hawaiian surf culture can be summed up in one iconic gesture: the shaka.
Tucking your three middle fingers toward the palm and pointing the thumb and pinky finger, the shaka or “hang ten” is a renowned surfing symbol with its own emoji! While the gesture reflects Hawaiian surf culture’s laid-back “aloha” spirit, its origins are anything but “rad.”

 

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