Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (previously known as Wicked Tuna: North vs. South) is an American reality television series about commercial tuna fishermen based in the Outer Banks who fish for the lucrative Atlantic bluefin tuna off the coast of North Carolina. The teams of fishermen battle each other to see who can catch the most fish, while trying to earn their livelihood.
In addition to offering an inside look at one of America's oldest industries, Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks 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: Outer Banks is a spin-off of Wicked Tuna. Several vessels from the original show also appear in this version. Originally called Wicked Tuna: North vs. South, the name of the show was changed at the beginning of the second season. Season 6 began airing on June 23 and ended on October 6, 2019. The series was renewed for a seventh season on May 21, 2020.
Vessels Current NameCaptainSeasonsFishin’ FrenzyGreg MayerSeasons 1–5, 7- presentPinwheelTyler McLaughlinSeasons 1–7, 9- presentHot TunaTJ OttSeasons 1–7, 9- present Little ShellNick GowitzkaSeasons 4–5, 7- presentReel E' BuggingBobby EarlSeason 6- presentFV-Tuna.comDave Carraro Seasons 7, 9- present
Former NameCaptainSeasonsHard MerchandiseDave MarcianoSeasons 1–3WahooReed MeredithSeason 1DoghouseBritton ShackelfordSeasons 1–5, 8Reel ActionTami GraySeason 2Reels of FortuneCharlie "Griff" GriffinSeasons 2–5Foolish PleasuresDale LisiSeasons 3–5FalconDave MarcianoSeasons 5–6KahunaReed MeredithSeason 6 Offshore OutlawAdam PriceSeasons 6,8Rasta RocketZack Shackleton Seasons 6–8Hog WildJimmie Horning Season 8
Episodes
Season winners Season Winner Captain Total Fish Caught Runner Up Captain Total Fish Caught Season 1 – 2014 Season 2 – 2015 Season 3 – 2016 Season 4 – 2017 Season 5 – 2018 Season 6 – 2019 Season 7 – 2020 Season 8 – 2021
See also Wicked Tuna Deadliest Catch Lobster Wars Whale Wars
References
External links Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks at the National Geographic Channel