The Kunies of New Caledonia: Masters of Giant Lobster Fishing | SLICE

The Isle of Pines, located in the southernmost region of Melanesia, is home to the Kunies, renowned for their exceptional fishing skills and masterful pirogue building. According to local tradition, the discoveries and adventures of the fishermen allow the most daring to escape the constraints of agricultural or domestic life. This tradition is continuously renewed by the captivating and mysterious marine environment, which offers a new spectacle with each dive. Joachim and Nasser, belonging to the Vao tribe, venture into the lagoon waters in search of porcelain lobsters. These remarkable creatures can grow up to a meter in length and weigh as much as 15 kilos, adding to the allure and challenge of their underwater quests. Documentary: Overseas Legends – The porcelain Crawfish Directed by : Jean Queyrat Production: ZED, RFO, AB Productions We fully own the rights to the use of the published content. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action.