United Republic of Tanzania · Spearfishing zone
Mafia Island Marine Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mafia Island Marine Park.
Tanzania's first and largest marine national park, 822 km2, established 1995, off the Rufiji delta. No-take and restricted-use zones; spearfishing prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
7.7519°S, 39.9003°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Republic of Tanzania
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
In Zanzibar, obtain a specific sport spearfishing licence from the Department of Fisheries Development (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Zanzibar); foreigners must operate through a registered, government-authorised service provider. On the Mainland, contact the local Fisheries Office / Director of Fisheries regarding any authorisation.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · extremebluewaterspearfishing.com