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Shi drum
Umbrina cirrosa
Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
The Shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 3 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 3 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Verrugato (es) · Calafate-real (pt) · Ombrine (fr) · Ombrina (it) · Μυλοκόπι (el) · Kolarin (hr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Shi drum?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Shi drum found?
Usually between 3 and 30 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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