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Jace Hamakawa sends a shaka while working behind the counter at Tiki Turtle Cafe in Hilo on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (Kelsey Walling/Big Island Now) After three years in customer service, Jace Hamakawa ...
They’re slow, ancient, and nearly indestructible, but which turtle build reigns supreme? Using a video game-inspired analysis, this list ranks the best shell designs and survival strategies across ...