South Sudan · Spearfishing zone
Shambe National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Shambe National Park.
National park established 1985 on the west bank of the White Nile within the Sudd wetland system, protecting floodplain grasslands, oxbow lakes, riverine forest and seasonal wetlands. Freshwater/aquatic protected area under the Wild Life Conservation and National Parks Act 2003; recreational spearfishing not permitted in national parks.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
6.9800°N, 30.5800°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for South Sudan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Operational fishing licences are issued administratively by the Ministry (Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development); licence categories under the existing framework include fishing, sports fishing and sport fishing clubs. No dedicated spearfishing licence is defined.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org