United Republic of Tanzania · Spearfishing zone
Tanzania territorial sea (outside MPAs), with sport licence
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Tanzania territorial sea (outside MPAs), with sport licence.
Dive-industry sources (Extreme Blue Water Spear Fishing) report that licensed sport spearfishing is permitted within Zanzibar's internal waters and Tanzania's territorial sea up to 12 nautical miles, at locations including the west coasts of Pemba and Unguja, Latham Island, east coasts of Mafia, Okuza, Nyuni and Fanjove islands, and the east coast of mainland Tanzania - excluding all marine protected areas. This reflects an operator's interpretation of the Zanzibar game-fishing/sport-spearfishing regime, not a verbatim statutory zone.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Sport (non-commercial) only; no sale of catch; foreigners must go through a registered Zanzibar-authorised service provider holding a specific sport spearfishing licence; all marine protected areas excluded.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Republic of Tanzania
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
In Zanzibar, obtain a specific sport spearfishing licence from the Department of Fisheries Development (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Zanzibar); foreigners must operate through a registered, government-authorised service provider. On the Mainland, contact the local Fisheries Office / Director of Fisheries regarding any authorisation.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · extremebluewaterspearfishing.com