In ancient tales linked to Fijian mythology, he, the shark god, is represented by semi-human features in conflict with other creatures who wish to take away from him that much coveted role of guardian in the passages. Like the great octopus, near the Kadavu island which holds him prisoner between its tentacles, emblem for the harsh struggle for survival in the depths of the sea. Forced to surrender, Dakuwaka is saved by virtue of a promise to forever watch over the islands and its inhabitants.