August 17, 2024

It is being reported by Variety that Wicked Tuna has been cancelled by National Geographic after 13 seasons. On the air since 2012, the reality show was one of the network's longest-running series, tallying over 200 episodes.

Set in the unrelenting North Atlantic waters of Massachusetts, the show followed captains who are relied upon by their families and shipmates to haul in boatloads of the large, but elusive, bluefin tuna. The pressure is intense, as the fishing season is short and tuna populations are dwindling. Viewers got an in-depth look at the fierce competition, including crushing losses and big paydays.