Spearfishing
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Spearfishing is the practice of fishing using handheld, elongated sharp-pointed tools, such as spears, gigs, and harpoons. It was one of the earliest fishing techniques used by mankind, and has been d
Spearfisher Monument in Croatia
Fisherman with a spear in a wall painting from the tomb of Usheret in Thebes, 18 Dynasty, around 1430 BC
Poseidon/Neptune sculpture in Copenhagen Port
Mosaic, 4th century BC, showing a retiarius or "net fighter", with a trident and cast net, fighting a secutor.
Freediving
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Freediving, free-diving, free diving, breath-hold diving, or skin diving is a mode of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding until resurfacing rather than the use of breathing apparatus such
9th century illustration of a pearl diver
A member of the Japanese team is thrown up in the air by other members under the water during the team's free routine at the 2013 French Open.
Two players compete for the puck in underwater hockey.
US Navy Students playing underwater football