Maldives · Spearfishing zone
Entire Republic of Maldives (all maritime zones)
Prohibited zonenational-wide prohibition
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Entire Republic of Maldives (all maritime zones).
Spearfishing with a spear gun is prohibited across all maritime zones of the Maldives (internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial sea and exclusive economic zone) under Section 12(a) of the General Fisheries Regulation R-75/2020. There is no area where recreational spearfishing is permitted.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
3.2028°N, 73.2207°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Maldives
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources