India · Spearfishing zone
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Pitti
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Pitti.
Wildlife sanctuary on Pitti Island (also Pitti Bird Sanctuary), ~24 km north of Kavaratti, Lakshadweep (Arabian Sea), notified 25 January 2019 under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (area ~40 sq km). A protected tern nesting island; as a sanctuary, take or removal of any wildlife including marine life (spearfishing) is prohibited without a Chief Wild Life Warden permit.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
10.7753°N, 72.5342°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for India
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
There is no dedicated national recreational spearfishing or angling licence in India. General fishing permits, where required, are issued by State Fisheries Departments and vary by State; marine fishing vessels are registered/licensed under State Marine Fishing Regulation Acts. Any activity inside a Sanctuary or Marine National Park requires a permit from the Chief Wild Life Warden under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dof.gov.in