Underwater Spear Fishing

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Year Published: 1944

Creator: Sea-Net Company

Sound: Sound

Description: Depicts the various methods of spearing different fishes. Beginning with the fundamentals, the film describes how to properly dive under water for fishing purposes, the use of fins on the feet and goggles over the eyes. Lobsters are usually captured by hand, but the other marine creatures are usually captured by spearing. The fisherman goes underwater to demonstrate first on an Angel fish, and secondly on another deep sea inhabitant. Good undersea photography helps the film record additional spearing of the barracuda, the tarpon, one of the more gamy fish, and next a huge shark which requires careful handling to properly land him. Suitable for any audience and sporting groups.

Complete Record: Film on spearfishing shot in the Yucatan, Mexico. Young man in a crowded street market eating a piece of fruit. Man sitting over the ocean napping while waiting to catch fish with a string and hook tied to his toe. Underwater diver grabs a fish and places it on the hook, surprising the sleeping fisherman. Footage of men spear fishing with a spear gun.

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946