A Large Fish

A large fish, called Hapuu, attracted the attention of a crowd at the Fish Market this morning. It was caught by a native named Kaihe, off Diamond Head during the night. It measures 6 feet 8 inches long and 6 feet in circumference, and weighs 362 pounds. Tins monster of the deep is a curiosity worth seeing.

The Daily Bulletin, Honolulu, HI, April 16, 1884

Hapu’u

The Hapu’u is the giant grouper.

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