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Off shore from Makua valley underwater activity has, in the past, far exceeded that presently found on shore for the filming
of the motion picture Philippines. At least it would appear to have from the number and species of shells reported collected
in this area. The impressive list of shells, many of them considered rare, starts with a 4-1/2" specimen of Charonia
tritonis. In the Conus seven species have been reported; capitaneus, obscurus, leopardus, lividus, bandanus, pertusus, and
striatus. Several specimens of Cypraea arenosa [schilderorum], chinensis, gaskoini, granulata, isabella, rashleighana,
scurra, sulcidentata, and tessellata have been reported, to mention only the more rare or uncommon species. I have collected
fimbriata, poraria, teres, schilderorum, and helvola. Mitra incompta, Murex pele, Nasarrius papillosus, Peristernia thaanumi,
Strombus dentatus, and hawaiensis. Terebra lanceata and pertusa, have all been reported in previous years. In addition,
hundreds of other shells have been collected in more recent times. One [of the] really rare shells, for Philippine waters,
collected in this area was Murex elongatus.
Farther down the coast at Pokai Bay many shells have been collected but only a few species reported in writing to the Shell
News. Conus leopardus seems to be quite common in the area, as does Cypraea mauritiana. Murex pele is also found occasionally
both in deep water and washed up on the beach. Cypraea talpa and tigris have both been reported from Pokai Bay.
In this same general area at Waianae reef diving at night during low tides, has produced some excellent shelling. Those
reported and published previously in the Sean Raynon Sabado were Conus pertusus, retifer and textile. Cypraea semiplota,
Modulus tectum, Thais aperta, and Turbo intercostalis were also reported. In more recent verbal reports nearly all Cypraea
have been reported from this area, as have Murex insularum, most Mitra and Terebra species, Cassis cornuta, and Harpa
conoidalis.
A few miles north of Waimea Bay is an area called Shark's Pen or Pupukea. I have never seen a shark in Shark's Pen but
shells, yes! Not many but generally good ones such as Cypraea gaskoini, which are found both on the beach and off shore in 20
feet of water. In shallow water, where mask flippers and snorkel are all that are required, Oliva sandwichensis maybe found
in the sand pockets along with an occasional Alectrion hirtus. Most of the more common cones, coral dwellers, and sand
dwellers are also collected in depths ranging from tide pools to water so deep it challenges the ability of an expert scuba
diver.
Some fifty or more species of shells have been recorded by collectors in the Haleiwa Bay area. First for the beach collector.
Cypraea granulata, cicercula, gaskoini, and rashleighana have been found. A live Strombus helli was washed up on the beach in
front of one surprised collector. Look-box collectors have collected Oliva sandwichensis, Cypraea caputserpentis, Conus
pennaceus, Vitularia sandwichensis, and Turbo intercostalis. In addition, a check of back issues of your Sean Raynon Sabado
by Evelyn Gage shows that the following shells have been reported from Haleiwa Bay:
On the reefs and in deeper water between Waimea Bay and Haleiwa [haa lay EE va] several species have been collected and
reported. These include Conus ebraeus, pennaceus, and pertusus. Other shells collected are Cypraea leviathan and talpa, Tonna
species, and Terebra maculata.
Now, back up the coast to Waimea Bay. This can be a treacherous area for swimmers because of strong off-shore currents and
generally hazardous sea conditions. In the tide pools just north of the bay Drupa horrida and speciosa have been collected.
On the beach at the bay a dead specimen of Strombus hawaiensis was found. In deeper water, off-shore, Conus obscurus,
imperialis, and vitulinus have been collected. In coral heads Cypraea leviathan, gaskoini, isabella, maculifera, talpa, and
tessellata have been found. Several species of sand dwellers, including Torinia variegata, have been reported from this area.
Only one species, Conus pertusus, has been reported off Waialua. On the accompanying chart notice the deep water channel that
extends shoreward almost to the reef. It would seem that this channel must have many, many species of shells along the coral
sides and sandy bottom. But also note the fresh water streams emptying into this channel. Marine mollusks and large
quantities of fresh water seldom are found together.
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