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April 7, 2025 19 mins

Curious on what dangerous animals you might encounter in Hawaii?

For over 10 million visitors to Hawaii each year, the paradise experience can be marred by unexpected encounters with potentially dangerous wildlife that most tourists remain completely unaware of.

If you're planning a trip to Hawaii or simply want to be prepared for your next island adventure, this episode reveals the hidden hazards most travel guides never mention.

In this episode of Hawaii's Best, we explore five potentially dangerous Hawaiian creatures you should know about—from venomous cone snails disguised as beautiful shells to box jellyfish that appear on predictable lunar cycles.

👉 In this episode, you will:

  • Learn to identify five specific dangerous creatures, plus a surprising bonus one
  • Discover simple prevention strategies that take almost no effort but can prevent painful encounters
  • Gain peace of mind knowing that serious wildlife incidents remain extremely rare despite these hazards

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Scroll up ⬆️ and hit play now to discover the 5 potentially dangerous Hawaii animals, some tourists never hear about—and how a little knowledge will keep your paradise vacation worry-free.

🎧Related episodes:

  • 5 Things to Know Before Visiting Hawaii
  • What NOT to do in Hawaii

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🤓Chapters:

  • 1:18 - Podcast Updates and Schedule
  • 3:16 - Travel News: Honolulu Airport Advisory
  • 5:21 - Banded Marble Cone Snail
  • 7:18 - Tiger Sharks: Misunderstood Predators
  • 9:08 - Jellyfish and Portuguese Man O' War
  • 12:49 - Hawaiian Centipede and Coral Cuts


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This podcast is for travelers looking to plan a trip to Hawaii. Discover travel tips, itineraries, and traveling tips & hacks with guides to help you explore Hawaii. Whether you’re planning a vacation to the Hawaiian islands, dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway, or visiting Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, or Big Island we’ll help you travel with aloha.

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