BLACK COD – FISH ROCK CAVE (1969)
Fish Rock Cave was once home to magnificent and now protected species like this.
When first efforts were made to protect this stunning scuba diving site from spear fishing, a Newcastle club waged ‘war’ by holding a spearing competition under the nose of local scuba divers. It did not win them any points and in time they lost their battle. Responsible spear fishing today, is another matter and part of the evolution. Giant groper were also speared at this location. (from John Harding’s Aquarius documentary).