Top Greater Weever Fishing Countries

The greater weever (Trachinus draco) is a venomous marine fish found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to the Mediterranean and along the coasts of Western Europe. Recognized for its elongated body, upturned mouth, and sharp dorsal spines, the greater weever is both a commercial catch and a hazard to unsuspecting beachgoers due to its painful sting. While not a primary target of large-scale commercial fisheries, it is often caught as bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries. The top countries harvesting greater weever include France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, where it is occasionally sold in local markets and sometimes featured in regional cuisine. In these countries, the fishing industry for greater weever is relatively small but valued for its firm, white flesh, especially in Mediterranean coastal communities.

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