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Spearfishing — Spearfisherman redirects here. For the former diving gear company see Spearfisherman (company). Spearfishing is a form of fishing that has been popular throughout the world for centuries. Early civilizations are familiar with the custom of… … Wikipedia
spearfishing — See spearfisher. * * * ▪ hunting sport of underwater hunting that became popular in the early 1930s and after World War II spread rapidly throughout the world. Targets of underwater hunters may include sharks and barracuda in salt water and … Universalium
spearfishing — using a spear to catch fish. The spear is propelled by hand, by a spring, elastic band, compressed air or a bow. Spearfishing is usually restricted to certain species and a licence is required … Dictionary of ichthyology
spearfishing — /ˈspɪəfɪʃɪŋ/ (say spearfishing) noun the sport of catching fish while diving or snorkelling with a handheld spear or spear gun. {spear1 + fishing} –spearfisherman, noun –spearfisher, noun …
Chasse sous-marine — Pour les articles homonymes, voir CSM. Chasseur sous marin La chasse sous marine (CSM) ou pêche sous marine est une forme de pêche et un sport … Wikipédia en Français
Timeline of diving technology — This is a timeline of underwater technology. The entries marked ## are about decompression tables.[1] Contents 1 Pre industrial 2 19th century 2.1 Rebreathers appear … Wikipedia
Free-diving — Free diver with monofin, ascending. Freediving is any of various aquatic activities that share the practice of breath hold underwater diving. Examples include breathhold spear fishing, freedive photography, apnea competitions and, to a degree,… … Wikipedia
Ron & Valerie Taylor — Ron Taylor (born March 1934) and Valerie Taylor (born in Sydney 9th November 1936) [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0853294/bio Valerie Taylor (II) Biography ] ] are prominent Australian shark and underwater experts. Their expertise has been called… … Wikipedia
Speargun — A speargun is a gun designed to fire a spear, usually underwater to catch fish.Uses of speargunsSpears and spearguns have various uses: *Sport spearfishing *In tropical seas, some natives spearfish in snorkelling kit for a living, often using… … Wikipedia
Fishing techniques — There is an intricate link between various fishing techniques and knowledge about the fish and their behavior including migration, foraging and habitat (Keegan 1986). All fish traps and methods of catching fish are based on this intimate… … Wikipedia
