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A harpoon<\/strong> is an element formed by a wooden stick<\/strong> and one tip of<\/strong> iron<\/strong> at one end. Of prehistoric origin, harpoons are used to to fish<\/strong> or hunt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Harpoon\"Usually the person takes the harpoon by the shaft and throws it toward the dam<\/strong> with force, so that the tip penetrates into it. In this way the harpoon wounds or kills the animal in question.<\/p>\n

Beyond the manual launch<\/strong>, There's others systems<\/strong> that allow to propel the harpoon. At present it is possible to resort to hydraulic mechanisms<\/strong> or from compressed air<\/strong> so that the harpoon is fired at high speed.<\/p>\n

The first harpoons were made by prehistoric humans based on bones<\/strong>. With these harpoons he could capture fish<\/strong> and thus obtain a power supply. It is interesting to note that spearfishing can take place from shore, from a boat, or even underwater.<\/p>\n

The characteristics of the harpoons were changing with the passage of weather<\/strong>. In the XIX century<\/strong>, Norwegian Svend Foyn<\/strong> devised a harpoon with exploding head<\/strong> intended for whaling. When the harpoon struck the whale, the head of the device exploded, causing a fatal wound to the specimen hit.<\/p>\n

The inuit<\/strong>On the other hand, they obtain food, fuel and clothing thanks to the hunting of marine mammals with harpoons, especially seals. With a string attached to the harpoon, they can injure the animal and prevent it from submerging. After luring it to himself, the hunter finishes it off with a knife<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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