PRAWNS FACT SHEET

COMMON NAMES Black Tiger Prawn, Indian White Prawn

SCIENTIFIC NAMES  Penaeus monodon, Penaeus indicus

HABITAT  Inshore estuarine shorelines

FISHING METHOD  Artesian; beach seine

SEASONS  Year round with lows in January and June

PRODUCT PRESENTATION  Raw block Frozen Whole or Tails, PUD, Tapas Kebabs

PACKING GRADES U/10, 11/20, 21/30 for Whole Black Tigers, U/10, 11/20, 21/30, 31/40, 41/50, 51/60 for Indian White Tails

PACKING  Graded in 6, 10, or 15 kilogram net master cartons

Prawns

Tanzanian waters are rich in saltwater prawns.  The Indian White prawn dominates the artesian fishery by far, but seasonal large Black Tiger prawns are truly a sight to see.  Correct handling at the source coupled with elaborate logistics ensure fresh quality prawns as raw material for our EU approved seafood processing plant.  Graded and packed in quality retail packaging, these wild caught prawns are a must try.