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A tattoo of shark Maori is one of the traditional designs of this type of tribal, a powerful and striking design inspired by one of the kings of the sea.
Do you want to know what this tattoo means and the deep connection of the maori with this animal? Read on to find out!
Maori and sharks, an ancient relationship
The Maori were not limited to hunting and eating sharks, but had a very special relationship with them, since they considered them a guardian spirit. Each family, in fact, considered that they had a shark spirit that protected them. They also respected them so much that the warriors wanted to resemble them and die "like white sharks" during battles.
Also, they had many legends related to sharks. For instance, they believed that the Milky Way was a shark that the demigod Maui had placed in the sky Or, if their canoe capsized in the sea, they summoned a shark to carry them safely to shore.
How to take advantage of this tattoo?
A Maori shark tattoo, for its deep connection with its people, is a good choice for a new design. In addition to expressing the fierceness of these animals, you have a lot of species to choose from: mako, hammerhead, white ...
As it is tribal in style, a design with this animal will look especially good in black and white and with thick lines. It is also interesting to use the intricate Maori patterns and take advantage of the place on the body where it will be placed so that the design "flows" and comes to life. Finally, it is advisable to opt for a design of a certain size, so that the lines do not merge with each other over time and to be able to continue enjoying the design in detail.
Tell us, do you have any Maori shark tattoo designs? Did you know its meaning? Remember to tell us everything you want in the comments!