Not very frequently found in maltese waters, Very good in taste and very popular when available in maltese restaurants. Size can vary between 8 and 16 inches. Can be caught all year round.

This is now a protected sea species. It can grow up to 5 feet long.

Frequently encountered in maltese waters. Mainly silvery in colour with a darker upper part of body. Can grow up to 40 inches in length.

Not frequently found in Maltese waters. Normally found on rocky bottoms. Local specimens have sometimes measured up to 20 inches long.

Not very common in Malta. Normally found in deep waters. May be found closer to shore in spring and summer. Can grow up to 18 feet in length.

Frequent in maltese waters in spring and summer. Dark black back with silvery abdomen. Size 2 to 14 feet. Can be dangerous to fishermwn if not handled properly.

Very rare Maltese waters. Normally found in deeper waters. Three pointed teeth. Can grow up to 20 feet or more.

Very common in Malta but is difficult to see because normally found in weeds. Swims vertically. Size between 4.5 and 6 inches. Greenish or Browish Green in colour.