The International Underwater Spearfishing Association

International Underwater Spearfishing Association

World Record

6.8 kg. , 15.0 lbs.

Knifejaw, Spotted Oplegnathus punctatus

Record Category: Men Sling / Polespear

Diver:		Christopher Funada
Date:		9/9/2024
Location:		UNITED STATES

On a beautiful day on the north side of the Big Island, I took some friends diving, and we came across an area where I had seen a large knifejaw before and wanted to check it out. I spotted a large knifejaw swimming between the boulders and asked my friends if they wanted to shoot one. They both declined, so I decided to start the hunt with my Evolve CT8. I dipped down to the bottom and waited near the opening of a large boulder. When the knifejaw swam out, I let go, hoping for a clean kill. **Whaaap** - the three-prong sank into the fish, and after a few strong kicks, the fish went limp.
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