Top fish catches in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
| Rank | Fish Species | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skipjack tuna | 7,229 |
| 2 | Yellowfin tuna | 3,842 |
| 3 | Freshwater fishes nei | 2,250 |
| 4 | Bigeye tuna | 868 |
| 5 | Frigate tuna | 805 |
| 6 | Marine fishes nei | 308 |
| 7 | Penaeus shrimps nei | 289 |
| 8 | Little tunny(=Atl.black skipj) | 213 |
| 9 | Sharks, rays, skates, etc. nei | 155 |
| 10 | Cichlids nei | 110 |
| 11 | Pacific seabobs | 93 |
| 12 | Croakers, drums nei | 39 |
| 13 | Sea catfishes nei | 30 |
| 14 | Common dolphinfish | 13 |
| 15 | Marine crustaceans nei | 5 |
| 16 | Marine molluscs nei | 4 |
| 16 | Various squids nei | 4 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.