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A long time ago in East Java, there lived two powerful animals: a shark named Sura and a crocodile named Baya. They were once friends who shared the same home in the sea, but whenever they were hungry, they argued because both were greedy and refused to share food. One hot day, they found a goat near the shore, and both wanted it for themselves. They fought fiercely for hours until they grew too tired to continue. Realizing how useless the fighting was, Sura suggested they divide their territories. Sura would live and hunt in the sea, while Baya would stay on land and hunt there, with the beach as their boundary. Baya agreed, and for a while, they lived peacefully in their own areas.

However, as time passed, Sura struggled to find enough food in the sea. Desperate, he entered a river on land to hunt. When Baya discovered him there, he became furious and reminded Sura of their agreement. Sura argued that since the river held water, he had the right to be there. Their disagreement turned into a violent battle in which they bit and attacked each other fiercely. In the end, Sura was badly wounded and fled back to the sea, leaving Baya victorious on land.

The place where the battle happened became known for the struggle between the shark and the crocodile. People later named the area by combining their names, remembering the conflict that shaped the region. Today, the story teaches an important lesson about greed, keeping promises, respecting boundaries, and understanding that fairness can prevent unnecessary conflict.

Adapted from Folklore Lover

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