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How Captain Cook Died in Hawaii (Without Being Eaten)
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How Captain Cook Died in Hawaii (Without Being Eaten)

Captain James Cook was killed in Hawaii in 1779, but he was not eaten. Here’s what actually happened at Kealakekua Bay and why the cannibalism myth spread.

by Jade•February 7, 2026
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