How did Moana's grandmother get the heart?
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In the opening scene we see Te Fiti do exactly that, giving life to islands right from the sea. Years later, (My guess is 10-12 years later) Moana receives the heart from her grandmother after she learns of trees dying on her island and fisherman receiving less and less fish when they go around the reef.
Similarly, you may ask, how did Moana's grandma die?
The heart of Te Fiti has the power to create life. So I think since Moana's grandma was holding onto the heart in her necklace, it kept her alive. So once she gave it to Moana, it made her weak and have a heart attack. Then when Moana left the island, she died.
Besides, what does Moana's grandmother turn into?
Gramma Tala tells Moana that they were born navigators. She dies, but gets reincarnated as a mystical manta ray.
Tala then shows Moana a portion of their island which appears to have the very life from it being drained to sea. She then tells Moana that her stories were true; that someone will one day restore the heart and save everyone.