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It is, in fact, well known in Russia, due to a popular song, that Captain Cook was eaten by natives on some Pacific island.
It is not, however, very well known where he was eaten. I like to ask this trivia question; most say New Zealand (which, of course, is much more famous for cannibalistic natives than Hawaii, and was also visited by Captain Cook).
Interesting question, but one pertaining to a bit of fantasy or myth.
Most reputable historians do not believe Cook was eaten by natives on Hawaii, New Zealand or any other Pacific island. The native islanders in Hawaii did not practice cannibalism and Cook's body was not "shared" with inhabitants of other Pacific Ocean islands. His remains were buried at sea in Hawaii.