Hawaii would serve as the epicenter ... the most famous testing grounds on the planet. Or perhaps to surf Sunset and experience the very reefs where ancient royalty once rode.

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Experience Hawaii's only red-sand beach at Kaihalulu ... Pro tip: Hit the Wailea Surf Haus beach bar for a hibiscus margarita—a refreshing way to toast a perfect day on the water.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Waves are dangerous and life-threatening ... A wind advisory is up for portions of Maui County & Hawaii Island with winds gusting sometimes up ...

The accompanying footage, captured by Sharks of Hawaii, shows a large shark catching and riding a wave beneath the surface, while a surfer catches the same wave a short distance away.