Kiribati · Spearfishing zone
Kiribati Shark Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kiribati Shark Sanctuary.
The Kiribati Shark Sanctuary comprises all Kiribati waters. Catching, capturing, killing, fishing for, or finning sharks is prohibited (inadvertent-catch-and-release defence and Ministerial cultural permits only). This applies to any spearfishing targeting sharks.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Kiribati
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
On Kiritimati, pleasure-fishing permits are obtained on arrival at Cassidy International Airport (typically arranged via the lodge). Commercial coastal licences are applied for to the Director, with Ministerial approval and Island Council consultation.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mfmrd.gov.ki