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Outer Islands of Fiji

First transmitted in 1960, David Attenborough visits the outer islands of Fiji, where he meets Fijian locals who claim to be able to summon creatures from the sea.

First transmitted in 1960, David Attenborough visits the outer islands of Fiji during his tour of the South West Pacific Islands in search of vanishing South Seas rituals and customs.On the volcanic island of Koro, David Attenborough meets a tribal leader who claims to have extraordinary powers over the creatures of the sea, being able to summon sharks and turtles from the depths of the ocean.

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Thu 12 May 1960 20:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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  • Thu 12 May 1960 20:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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