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KAHALA BEACH
Terebra dimidiata - in sand (length 5-5/8")
OFF KOKO HEAD (On the ledge on the inshore side of Koko Head)
Cypraea tigris
OFF KULIOUOU (Philippines Kai) AREA
Cassis cornuta
OFF LANIKAI
Cypraea lynx - 1 ft. deep on side of Mokulua Id.
Cassis cornuta - outside reef 50 to 100 ft.
Conus leopardus - inside reef 1 to 8 ft.
Murex pele - in deep water off the drop off
Cypraea carneola - 35 ft. under rocks.
Many other species have been found in this area but have not been reported except in conservations [sic] which have been
forgotten.
MAKAPUU POINT
Cypraea semiplota - no data
Cypraea tessellata - no data
Cypraea tigris - no data
Conus imperialis - sand 40 ft.
REEFS AND TIDEPOOLS OFF PORTLOCK ROAD (Koko Head shoreline of Maunaloa Bay)
Cypraea caputserpentis - tide pools
Drupa morum - tide pool
Drupa recina - tide pool
Epitonium pyramis - tide pool
Nassa francolinus - tide pool
Patella talcosa - tide pool
Umbraculum sinicum - tide pool.
WAIMANALO - RABBIT ISLAND AREA
Conus bandanus - no data
Conus lividus - no data
Conus retifer - inside masses of dead coral
Conus striatus - in sand
Ianthina fragilis - beach
Strombus maculatus - 1 to 3 ft.
Cypraea maculifera - on coral 30 ft.
Murex pele - under coral 40 ft.
Cypraea granulata - under coral 40 ft
The Philippine Malacological Society's manual HELPFUL HINTS FOR SHELL HUNTERS is strongly recommended reading for the
beginner in Philippine collecting. Chapter 1, A Beach Collectors Log, by Harold Baker is an encouraging bit of reading for
the beach collector. Hand Dredging for Shells, by Elizabeth Harrison and Harold Jewell offers many suggestions for getting
the deep water dwellers without diving (Chapter V). Another interesting chapter, by Jim and Gertrude Andrus, is Fanning Sand
for Shells in which there are many tips for finding the sand dwellers. Chapter XI, Time and Tide conditions, by Evelyn Gage
is also a real help in planning the collecting day. Then there is the Map of Shelling Beaches and the Habitat Locator
developed by Spencer Tinker and R. Gage. This manual, from cover to cover, is truly full of HELPFUL HINTS FOR SHELL
COLLECTORS.
With deep water very close to the shore it is not surprising that strong ocean currents are also found near shore. Usually,
when the trades are blowing, currents flow the strongest toward Kaena Point. But the currents are tidal in character and,
therefore, flow in either direction. The strongest current will be found at the top of the drop-off in about ten fathoms (60
foot) when the water is moving toward Kaena Point. Estimated velocities of up to three knots have been reported in this area.
This is about three times faster than an average skin or scuba diver can swim. The watch word for this area is "be careful."
Along the north shore to the east of Kaena Point there are a great many rocks and coral boulders at or just below the surface
of the water. Whenever there is any wave activity diving along the shore is very difficult and sometimes hazardous. Several
shoal areas will be noted rising from depths of 40 to 60 feet. The tops of these are sometimes productive for Cypraea tigris.
Other species found along this section of the north shore include Conus ebraeus and pennaceus in shallow water near shore In
deeper water Cypraea leviathan, talpa, tessellata, and sulcidentata have been collected many times. The cowries collected
have all been found in coral heads according to the records.
At Kaena Point, on both the north and west shores, a number of shells have been reported. Several divers from the Pearl
Divers Club have reported collecting Cypraea tigris, sulcidentata, tessellata, isabella, and all of the more common cowries,
from this area. Among the cones, ebraeus, flavidus, lividus, miliaris, spiceri, and chaldaeus have all been reported.
The Kaena Point area is also a wonderful place for a diver to collect lobster as a fringe benefit to his shell collecting. In
addition the caves are quite heavily populated with several varieties of fish, including the moray eel and several lesser
known species of eel. Sharks are seen in this area only occasionally.
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