Top Coonstripe Shrimp Fishing Countries

The coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus) is a cold-water shrimp species distinguished by its translucent body marked with dark, coon-like stripes, and is found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean. This species inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms from the Bering Sea down to northern California, but is most abundant in the coastal waters of Alaska, British Columbia (Canada), and northern Japan. The top coonstripe shrimp fishing countries are the United States (primarily Alaska), Canada, and Japan, where small-scale commercial and artisanal fisheries target this species using traps and trawls. The coonstripe shrimp industry is relatively niche compared to larger shrimp fisheries, but it is valued locally for its sweet flavor and is an important seasonal resource for coastal communities, supporting both commercial harvest and recreational fishing.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.