Australia · Spearfishing zone
Swan Island Abalone Research Area, north-east Tasmania
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What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Swan Island Abalone Research Area, north-east Tasmania.
Fisheries research area covering the waters within 500 m of the high-water mark of Swan Island, off Tasmania's north-east corner. No taking of any fish by diving is allowed, so spearfishing is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
40.7352°S, 148.1272°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Australia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia State/territory fisheries authority (e.g. NSW DPIRD Fisheries, VFA Victoria, DPIRD WA, Fisheries Queensland, PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries).
Online via the relevant state fisheries authority website, or from authorised agents/tackle shops.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dpird.nsw.gov.au
