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Because when light passes from water into are - it refracts or bends. This makes the fish appear to be in a different place to where it actually is.

You can demonstrate the effect using a glass of water and a drinking straw. Half-fill a glass with water, then lower one end of a straw into it. You will see the straw 'bends' as it hits the water. It's the same effect in spearing fish.

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