Indonesia’s centuries-old whaling tradition faces an uncertain future
- LAMALERA, Indonesia: Standing on the bow of a traditional wooden boat, the lamafa, or chief harpooner, waits.
- When a whale is spotted, he launches himself into the sea, using the force of his dive to drive a bamboo-shafted harpoon into the whale.
- No modern harpoon guns or sonar technology are ever used.
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- LAMALERA, Indonesia: Standing on the bow of a traditional wooden boat, the lamafa, or chief harpooner, waits.
- When a whale is spotted, he launches himself into the sea, using the force of his dive to drive a bamboo-shafted harpoon into the whale.
- No modern harpoon guns or sonar technology are ever used.
Sources: CNA