Also called: Harpoon Fisherman, Stick Boat Fisherman
Stands on a long pulpit at the front of a boat and throws a hand harpoon at giant bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine.
On calm summer days, harpoon boats cruise looking for the fins of 600-pound bluefin near the surface, sometimes guided by a spotter plane. The harpooner balances on the narrow pulpit, waits for the fish to rise under the boat, and throws. A single top-quality fish can sell for thousands of dollars.
Very uneven; depends on fish caught and prices.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Learned on harpoon boats; federal permits required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. A small, regulated fishery with quotas.
Low risk for 10 years. Fish finders help locate tuna, but the harpoon throw is human skill.
Classes: Physical education, Biology, Business.
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