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thumb|upright=1.3|Inuit|Inuk hunter with harpoon in Kayak, Hudson Bay, thumb|upright=1.3|Unaaq , a harpoon used by Inuit, long, MHNT
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A harpoon is a pointed weapon or tool with a shaft that is thrown or thrust at animals, traditionally used by hunters like the Inuit for hunting from kayaks and other hunting activities. It has been an important tool for indigenous peoples, particularly in Arctic regions, for successfully hunting marine and other animals for food and survival.
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- fishing tackle
- Image
- Harpon 2010.0.3.5. Global.JPG
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- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- Commons category
- Harpoons
- topic's main category
- Category:Harpoons
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