Dark Facts Most Fans Don’t Know About Deadliest Catch

Elliot Neese was caught catching protected crabs

Crab fishing in Alaskan waters has strict rules. Elliott Neese, an experienced ‘Deadliest Catch’ captain, made a mistake by catching undersized crabs (usually younger). The responsibility lies with captains, and he was fined $6,000 for this breach. After pleading guilty, the fine was reduced to $3,000, but his reputation took a hit when the violation became public.