The main island of French Frigate Shoals appears to float in the ocean in this photo by Jerry M. Lentz. Notice the reef nearly exposed on either side of the island.
White caps appear as waves cross it.
French Frigate Shoals are remnants of a larger island that has eroded and subsided. Visit the French Frigate Shoals site and learn about its history and wildlife. This photo, also by Jerry M. Lentz, shows La Perouse Pinnacle. Pinnacles represent one of the last stages of island volcanoes.