Tamil short-tail congers live on the “sandy bottom of shallow waters” and are “carnivores, mostly (feeding) on small ...

Conger eels are the largest eels in the world ... and was estimated at around 160 pounds alive. If it had been caught on rod and reel, it would have been a very strong contender for the world ...

Whole conger eels are sometimes available from coastal fish markets, but they are mainly cut into steaks and sold fresh or frozen. There are serious concerns about the sustainability of this fish.