French Polynesia · Spearfishing zone
French Polynesia lagoons and reefs (general)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at French Polynesia lagoons and reefs (general).
Recreational spearfishing is permitted across most lagoons and reefs of the territory subject to Deliberation 88-183 AT (Title III) and species protections, outside marine protected areas, rahui reserves and other closed zones. No recreational licence is required.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No scuba/hookah while spearfishing (Art. 9-10); speargun may not be kept loaded out of the water; keep 150 m from water intakes, marine farms and marked gear (Art. 8); respect protected species and minimum sizes.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for French Polynesia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.