Monster Dogtooth Tuna and more in Mozambique

Metundo Island is one of the northernmost of the Quirimbas Islands and lies on the southern side of the impressive Metundo Canyon.

With Vamizi Island bordering the northern side of the canyon, the gap between the two is approximately 4 nm wide and drops to a depth of approximately 800 m before rising dramatically up to 8 m depth onto ‘Neptune’s Arm,’ an astonishing part of the island reef extending a few miles into the Indian Ocean.

Deep ocean upwelling at this point creates an idyllic habitat for healthy corals and fans, a mind-boggling array of bait fish that hugs the vertical drop-off, and a healthy population of pelagic hunters – to include large Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Groupers, Snappers and Emperors, Barracuda, and much much more – makes this location one impressive place to spearfish. With so much to see and distract one’s attention, one would not be blamed for not seeing a giant predator swim by, so focus is of utmost importance here.