JawsBy Eric Kelly

Jaws BeachHawaiian name is Peahi. Located on the island of

Maui in HawaiiBig wave surf spot

located on the north side of the island

It is a deep water reef break

Waves can reach speeds of 30 mph and heights of 60 feet at times

Conditions Waves largest in winter and fall due to

immense storms around Alaska Large wave comes from deep reef off

shore that reach heights of 3,000 feet Trade Winds blow NE to ENE, more so in

winter Summer Land Temp- High 85 Low 71 Winter Land Temp- High 78 Low 62 Summer Ocean Temp- 80 degree

average Winter Ocean Temp- 74 degree average Rain fall average 70 inches, droughts

common

WeatherSevere storms form in winter to create giant wavesSummer is calm and creates long gently rolling setsSwell direction is usually North NortheastConsidered one of the most beautiful place on earth

because of constant warm weather with clear skies.

SurfingBest big wave surfing is during winter. Waves reach heights of over 60 feetTow in surfing is best for these wavesMost surfers use a short board with a

rounded tipSome of the best big wave surfers

come to Jaws to experience the giant waves

Documentaries such as Stacey Peralta's Riding Giants and Dana Brown's Step Into Liquid were shot here

Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

U66qW7kBVnMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWO_Jxxjtokhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35nfeDOFic

Animal LifeSome land animals include

deer, sheep, pigs (boar), donkeys, and goats.

Sea animals include jellyfish, squid, dolphins and sharks

Hawaiian waters are home to some of the deadliest sharks in the world

They include whale sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks, and the most famous Great White shark

LanguagesOnly state with two official

languages, English and Hawaiian Hawaiian is a dialect of the

Polynesian tongueAlphabet has only 12 lettersIt is mainly dead now and is

mostly used in the cultural songs and street signs

Shaka sign is iconic surfing hand shake which means anything from hello, thank you, and good bye

LocalismSurfers stick together out on waves

and have been known to be violent towards people who show disrespect

Usually extremely crowded because of great weather and consistency of solid waves.

Local tradition includes luaus and hula dancing

Ceremonies and shows are put on that included women dancing in grass skirts to drum music and various fire tricks

Most of the revenue comes from the tourist attraction to the resorts

Hawaiian People

Travel CostsTrip planned for November 20-27Airline costs- $1650Hotel Costs- $870Car Rental- $250Total Cost- $2770

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