Kai Opae is a rocky peninsula located on the island of Hawai'i. The formation was at one point called "Shrimp Water" in reference to a battle fought on the peninsula between Lonoikamakahiki and Kanaloanuiokeakawaiea warriors. There are no references as to why the battle took place.
References
- "Kaiʻōpae Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- McMahon, R. (2003). Adventuring in Hawai'i. ADVENTURING IN HAWAII. University of Hawai'i Press. p. 119. ISBN 978-0-8248-2693-2. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- Ski Kwiatkowski, University of Hawaii–Hilo
20°03′40.8″N 155°50′56″W / 20.061333°N 155.84889°W / 20.061333; -155.84889
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