The Cape Snoek is caught by line fishermen who often travel between the western and northern Cape to catch the fish. Cooked mainly on the braai (barbecue), especially at Easter, this favoured fish has wonderful nutritional benefits. Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun) is a pelagic predator, occurring from northern Angola to Algoa Bay. They are most…
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