# Why are we so squeamish about eating hagfish?

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- Published: 2026-11-03T14:20:15+00:00
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When fishers are out working their boats, they are typically targeting a specific type of fish. However, other species often end up in their nets or trawls as well. This is known as "bycatch"—seafood for which the fishers receive no payment. Although it is illegal to discard bycatch back into the sea, it still happens.

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