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‘Harpoon Hunters’ Review: Targeting Tuna on Discovery
When a show like “Deadliest Catch” can last for 20 seasons—and even outlast a collapse in the Alaskan crab population—there is a decided hunger for something like “Harpoon Hunters,” which makes a lot of sense, especially for its producers. Humans are battling the ocean and the treasure is aquatic, but summer on Cape Cod is considerably more congenial than winter in the Bering Sea. And the contest at hand is still daunting—catching high-priced Atlantic bluefin tuna with a spear (and enough accompanying voltage to kill the fish instantly). There are rivalries, deadlines, anguish, setbacks, mangled men and mangled language. It’s a combination seafood platter. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 13:01
This New Discovery Reality Show Will Be a Must-Watch for ‘Deadliest Catch’ Fans
A new Discovery Channel reality series that’s sure to appeal to fans of gritty shows like Deadliest Catch will set sail in 2025. Harpoon Hunters follows a group of tough-as-nails New England fishermen who navigate the high seas in search of valuable Atlantic bluefin tuna. Harpoon Hunters premieres Friday, Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery Channel. It highlights the multi-generational fishing families of Cape Cod, who race against the clock each summer to catch bluefin tuna using only 10-foot electrified spears. The paydays can be large – as much as $10,000 for a single fish. But the window to catch their valuable prey is short. Photos, video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 07:05
