Spearfishing Dogtooth Tuna Northern Madagascar
Madagascar’s northern tip is extremely remote and its deep treasures are protected by strong trade winds.
Leaving its uncharted drop offs and ocean ridges begging to be explored.
Throwing caution to the wind Khalid, Salman, Fahad & Nawaf
took the chance to venture a few days sail past the tried and tested to find something new, feeding their eternal quest for adventure.
This was to be the right moment, the course set to zero degrees. We were heading north in search of Spear Topia
Uncharted waters and a favourable forecast stirred the promise of abundance
Scouting new doggie spots can be challenging. The abundant reef providing plenty of fish for the pot.
Roving Grouper
Fahad found a brutt of a Roving Grouper that weighed over 18kg!
Double roller GT speared
Humpback whale & calf
Castor Banks
Lungs stretched, and everyone’s eyes in on a couple good fish.
Their desires shift to the deep and the challenge of the monster dogtooth that lurk below
[spearfishing wahoo]
Zambezi / Bull Shark
Silvertip Shark
[Shark attacks diver]
Close encounters keep the boys on their toes.
Some quick thinking from Salman lands one of the fastest fish in the sea.
[spearfishing sailfish]
Smoked Sailfish is really great. They’re truly pelagic and very fast growing.
Making them one of the most sustainable fish to hunt for food.
The hunt continued for that one elusive fish. Then when the moon and stars align, magic happens.
[Dogtooth Tuna]
Out the deep monsters appear. Nerves of steel are required to hold off until just the right moment.
Spearing Dogtooth Tuna
Floodgates of relief as the 75kg doggie just rolled over. With pure joy and adrenaline pulsing through the veins.
The magnificence of the beast stirs a deep appreciation & respect.
75kg Madagascan Dogtooth Tuna
With the fish on ice and the dive gear stowed away for another day.
The satisfaction of treasures found, fuels the adventurous spirit.
Where will the horizon take us next?
Coatesman's Dogtooth Spearfishing Safaris Madagascar