Wicked Tuna is a reality television series about commercial tuna fishermen based in Gloucester, Massachusetts who fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna in the North Atlantic Ocean. The teams of fishermen battle each other to see who can catch the most fish.The series has aired on National Geographic Channel since April 1, 2012.
In addition to offering an inside look at one of America's oldest industries, Wicked Tuna also sheds light on important issues surrounding the fate of the bluefin tuna. Captains adhere to U.S. regulations that determine size limits and quotas for the season.
"Wicked Tuna is one of our strongest franchises" said National Geographic Channels president Howard T. Owens. The program was renewed by National Geographic Channel for a seventh season, which premiered on March 11, 2018.
Video Wicked Tuna
Vessels
Current vessels
Former vessels
Maps Wicked Tuna
Episodes
Six complete seasons of Wicked Tuna have aired. Season 7 is currently airing on Nat Geo.
Wicked Tuna: Hooked Up episodes
These are replays of the original 25 episodes but with extra trivia boxes which contain additional insights into the fishermen's thoughts, attitudes, and personalities.
Season winners
Spin-off
After season 2 of Wicked Tuna, Nat Geo announced a spin-off of the show set off the coast of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The spin-off was named Wicked Tuna: North vs. South. Several vessels from the original show also appear in this version. Following the first season, Wicked Tuna: North vs. South was renamed Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks for its second season. Season 5 of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks began airing on July 1, 2018.
Series overview
The following table is an timeline overview of how both Wicked Tuna & Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks series have been released:
See also
- Deadliest Catch
- Lobster Wars
- Lobstermen: Jeopardy at Sea
- Swords: Life on the Line
- Whale Wars
References
External links
- Wicked Tuna at the National Geographic Channel
- Wicked Tuna on IMDb
Source of article : Wikipedia
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