How do you get to the island on shark tooth island?

You can't swim to the island while the shark is active. But you can get the ingredients to make a potion that will put him to sleep.

Gather the three ingredients (coconut milk, bone, and key ingredient) and take them to the medicine man, who will mix the potion in a coconut to feed the shark. Wear a grass skirt and he will help you.

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