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A spear-fishermen dives free dives for fish in Dorset, UK.
Spear-fisherman Matt gillen and Jordan Ansell (Pictured) both 29 from Portsmouth hunt for fish just off the coast of Dorset. Spearfishing is a method of fishing that has been used throughout the world for millennia. Early civilisations were familiar with the custom of spearing fish from rivers and streams using sharpened sticks. Nowadays Spearfisherman use an elastic powered spear gun. Spearfisherman can free dive down to depths of 10-15 meters and can hold their breath for a number of minutes. Pic by Brad Wakefield / 07824706443
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Location: England
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