Dark Facts Most Fans Don’t Know About Deadliest Catch

The Deadliest Catch fishers are far from alone on the water

While ‘Deadliest Catch’ gives the impression of lonely fishermen battling the sea, it’s quite the opposite. It’s a commercial fishing industry, and many boats fish in the same waters. Competition is fierce, with hundreds of ships vying for a profitable crab catch. The show doesn’t reveal this intense competition among competitors.