In an interview with PEOPLE, Jason Momoa opens up about his new show 'Chief of War' premiering in his native Hawaii 27 years after his debut at 19 in 'Baywatch'.

Rather, Ka’iana, wearing nothing but a loin cloth that shows off his well-toned glutes, essentially lassos the shark to death. Meaning, yes, Chief of War opens with Jason Momoa and his magnificent butt riding a shark.

The 'Game of Thrones' alum co-created and stars in the sweeping, action-packed drama about the unification of Hawaii in the 18th and 19th centuries.