Natural World

Season 2 Episode 3: The Kiwai - Dugong Hunters of Daru

In their hunt for the dugong, the Kiwai people of Papua New Guinea still use magic to bewitch it and to charm their boats, whether they are powered by sail or outboard motor. The dugong, or sea cow, is the gentle creature that gave rise to the legend of the mermaid. To the Kiwai it is an important food and a central feature of their livelihood and culture. Now it is being hunted to the extent that it is a rare and endangered species.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

39

Episodes:

543

Cast:

David Attenborough, John Hannah, Juliet Stevenson

Quality:

HD

Duration:

50 min

First Air:

1983

Rating:

7.4