Otherwise, the Ni'ihau Hawaiians were spared from the overthrow making Hawaiian language and culture illegal. https://www.pbs.org/video/history-detectives-the-hero-of-niihau-hawaii Episode 901, Story 1 – Niʼihau Eduardo Pagan: This case asks whether these pristine metal parts tell a little known story of heroism from the Pearl Harbor attack. After 39 days, one of them will walk away with one million dollars, and the title of the ultimate Survivor. After taking part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese fighter pilot Shigenori Nishikaichi crash-landed on the isolated Hawaiian island of Niihau. Ni‘ihau is the smallest inhabited island in Hawai‘i but nearly twice as large as uninhabited Kaho‘olawe. With Wes Cowan, Elyse Luray, Eduardo Pagán, Gwendolyn Wright. The abundance of marine life and crystal clear waters off Ni'ihau make it a spearfisherman's paradise! All-Star Survivor: Hawaii. It is roughly 18 miles long and from 3 to 6 miles wide with a total area of approximately 70 square miles. We are a family sitcom channel. Overnight round trip between Kaua’i and Ni’ihau. Now that the facts and figures are out of the way, let’s get to the interesting part. Ni’ihau ranks seventh of the eight major islands in size and population with an area of 69.5 square miles and a population of 170 (2010 census). Ni'ihau Dive Adventure Now Available! Others are more skeptical of the peculiar episode’s supposed influence. Ni’ihau’s nickname, and the reason for it, are what caught my attention. December 7th, 1941, Imperial Japan launches a devastating surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet. Directed by Elisabeth Harris. Episode 145 This episode took us to the Sea Of Cortez in Mexico as we tag along with a few great friends for some fun fishing. 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