Figure 259.—Outlines of walled fish traps and modern trap (e):

a, Savaii trap at Iva sketched by Sua. Curved walls stretched out from the shore, the opening closed with a leaf sweep after the fish had entered. b, Upolu weir at Falelatai sketched by Dr. Schultz. The curved walls were from 200 to 300 feet in length, and the narrow opening 2 to 3 feet wide. A scoop net was used at the narrow opening. c, Tutuilan trap at Nuuuli, sketched by Mr. Lisonbee; length of walls 420 feet, width across wider openings 400 feet; arranging to form alternate narrow openings towards sea and shore; fish caught at exits with nets. d, Manuan trap at Tau, sketched by Mr. A. G. Meyer. The distance on the beach between where the walls touch is about 250 feet but each wall ran out to a sharp angle a little distance from the shore. The distance between the outside ends is 100 feet. Used in conjunction with leaf sweep to drive fish into sharp angles (1, 2). e, Modern trap at Fangamalo, Savaii, made of wire netting attached to stakes. Two long lines (1, 2) intercepted the fish, which were led into the circular enclosure (3) from which the projecting arms (4, 5) prevented the fish finding their way out.