Iran · Spearfishing zone
Khark (Kharg) Island military exclusion zone, Bushehr
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Khark (Kharg) Island military exclusion zone, Bushehr.
Khark/Kharg Island in the northeastern Persian Gulf (~25 km off the Iranian coast) is Iran's principal crude-oil export terminal and a tightly restricted IRGC-controlled military area ('Forbidden Island'), with coastal missile, radar and naval fast-attack assets. Entry and any in-water/diving activity are restricted to those with official security clearance, so spearfishing in its surrounding waters is effectively prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
29.2300°N, 50.3200°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Iran
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Application to Shilat (Iranian Fisheries Organization) head office or its branches at southern ports (per 1973 Art. 3); under the 1995 Law, Art. 6, a valid licence is mandatory for any exploitation of fisheries resources.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fao.org