Hawaiian lawmakers aim to make the shaka, also known as surf culture's 'hang loose' sign, the state's official gesture and recognize Hawaii as its birthplace.

The shaka, also known as "hang loose" or "hang ten," is characterized by extending the pinky and thumb while curling down the remaining fingers and waving.

Kaneohe: A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: that’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign ...

We salute this AH-64E Apache helicopter pilot for etching a 'hang loose' Shaka hand gesture with a recent flight path.

KANEOHE, Hawaii — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose ...