The fish were often caught using nets that dredged the bottoms of harbours. During the early colonial period of New Zealand, the fish developed a bad reputation among European New Zealanders, with most people believing it to have a terrible taste.
The fish were often caught using nets that dredged the bottoms of harbors. During the early colonial period of New Zealand, the fish developed a bad reputation among European New Zealanders, with most people believing it to have a terrible taste.