Top White Trevally Fishing Countries

The white trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex), also known as striped jack or silver trevally, is a fast-swimming, predatory fish found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Recognized for its silvery body and distinctive yellowish stripe, the white trevally is prized both as a sport fish and for its firm, flavorful flesh. Major fishing countries harvesting white trevally include Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, where the species is caught by commercial and recreational fishers using trawls, longlines, and handlines. In Japan, white trevally is valued in local markets and sometimes farmed for sashimi, while in New Zealand and Australia, it is an important part of coastal fisheries and recreational angling. Sustainable management is crucial in these regions to ensure healthy populations, as overfishing and habitat degradation can impact stocks.

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