Unconfirmed reports indicate a minimum potential of 200,000 lbs. These travel down the inside reef from North to South in small and large schools. Potential is 200,000 lbs. Length up to 3 ft. Occasionally larger around rock lumps.
Recent observations show travelling occurs greatest between last quarter and new moon.
Have elongate spiney dorsals, are spotted about 3ft. in length and weigh from 5 to 15 lbs. Can be caught trolling all year round. Biting is frantic at ebb tide. Present fishery almost nonexistent. Recommended gear is trammel walled gill netting, iron wire traps, purse seine.