French Polynesia · Spearfishing zone
Rahui de Tautira (Tahiti)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Rahui de Tautira (Tahiti).
Marine rahui covering about 265 hectares (~10% of Tautira's lagoon) on the southeast coast of Tahiti, implemented from 2018 as a no-take/regulated fishing area managed with the Direction des Ressources Marines. Spearfishing and night fishing are banned inside the closed zone (line and harpoon fishing permitted in surrounding regulated zones). Distinct from the neighbouring Teahupoo rahui already recorded.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.7500°S, 149.1600°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for French Polynesia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.