There are various kinds of nets, from small square shapes ones that can be used to catch bait fish to large kilometer long industrial nets that are used in commercial fishing. Net shapes and sizes can also be specific to certain countries of cultures. Though all share certain basic features, they all have been tailored to suit the specific circumstances. In the picture above, you can see a typical castnet. This particular type is called the jale in malay, and is used for fishing in Singapore, Malaya and Indonesia. File:Fishing Holiday Singapore31.jpg