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Word of the week: Shaka

Author
Zuzanna Wilson
Published
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Episode Link
http://thewipeoutweekly.libsyn.com/word-of-the-week-shaka

This week, we throw a shaka to the shaka itself. From a sugar mill accident in early 1900s Hawai‘i to a universal symbol of good vibes in the lineup, we trace the history of surfing’s favorite hand sign. Who was Hamana Kalili? And why do surfers everywhere keep throwing this thumb-and-pinky wave? Let’s find out.

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