AUF Victorian Spearfishing Records

Handbook

Updated 22/01/2021 Victorian Records Officer - Nathan Watson [email protected] ANTENNARIIDAE ...... 7 Anglerfish, Spinycoat (Longspined) ...... 8 APLODACTYLIDAE ...... 8 Marblefish, (Southern Sea Carp) ...... 8 ARRIPIDAE ...... 8 Herring, Australian (Tommy Rough) ...... 8 Salmon, Eastern ...... 8 AULOPIDAE ...... 9 Sergeant Baker ...... 9 BERYCIDAE ...... 9 Nannygai, Redfish ...... 9 Swallowtail ...... 9 CARANGIDAE ...... 9 Trevally, Silver ...... 9 Samson Fish ...... 10 Kingfish, Yellowtail ...... 10 Mackerel, Common Jack (Cowanyoung) ...... 10 Scad, Yellowtail (Yakka) ...... 10 CENTROLOPHIDAE ...... 10 Warehou, Blue (Warehou) ...... 10 CHEILODACTLIDAE ...... 11 , Red ...... 11 Morwong, Magpie () ...... 11 Morwong, Brown-banded (Banded Morwong) ...... 11 Morwong, Dusky ...... 11 Morwong, Grey (Blue Morwong) ...... 11 Morwong, Jackass ...... 12 Snapper, Queen ...... 12 CHIRONEMIDAE ...... 12 Kelp Fish, Eastern ...... 12 Silver Spot ...... 12 CLINIDAE ...... 13 Weedfish, Southern Crested ...... 13

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Weedfish, Common ...... 13 CONGRIDAE ...... 13 Eel, Southern Conger ...... 13 Eel, Eastern Conger ...... 13 CYNOGLOSSIDAE ...... 13 Sole, Southern Tongue ...... 14 CYTTIDAE ...... 14 Dory, Silver ...... 14 DINOLESTIDAE ...... 14 Pike, Longfin ...... 15 ENOPLOSIDAE ...... 15 Old Wife ...... 15 GEMPYLIDAE ...... 15 Barracouta ...... 15 GIRELLIDAE ...... 15 Drummer, Black (Rock Blackfish) ...... 15 Luderick ...... 15 Zebra Fish ...... 16 GNATHANACANTHIDAE ...... 17 Velvet Fish, Red ...... 17 HEMIRAMPHIDAE ...... 17 Garfish, Southern ...... 17 KYPHOSIDAE ...... 17 Drummer, Silver ...... 17 LABRIDAE ...... 17 Groper, Western Blue ...... 17 Groper, Eastern Blue ...... 18 Wrasse, Eastern King ...... 18 Whiting, Blue Weed (Grass Whiting) ...... 18 Cale, Rainbow (Rainbowfish) ...... 18 Wrasse, Purple ...... 18 Wrasse, Bluethroat ...... 19 Cale, Herring ...... 19

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Wrasse, Southern Maori ...... 19 Wrasse, Senator ...... 19 ...... 19 Trumpeter, Bastard (Silver Trumpeter) ...... 19 Trumpeter, Striped (Tasmanian Trumpeter) ...... 20 MICROCANTHIDAE ...... 20 Moonlighter ...... 20 MONACANTHIDAE ...... 20 Leatherjacket, Toothbrush ...... 20 Leatherjacket, Gunn's (Velvet) ...... 20 Leatherjacket, Deepbodied (Mosaic) ...... 21 Leatherjacket, Brownstriped (Southern) ...... 21 Leatherjacket, Yellowstriped (Orange tailed) ...... 21 Leatherjacket, Sixspine ...... 21 Leatherjacket, Bluelined (Lined) ...... 21 Leatherjacket, Horseshoe ...... 22 Leatherjacket, Rough ...... 22 MORIDAE ...... 22 Cod, Largetooth Beardie (Beardie) ...... 22 Cod, Red ...... 22 Cod, Bearded Rock ...... 22 MUGILIDAE ...... 23 Mullet, Sea ...... 23 Mullet, Sand ...... 23 Mullet, Yellow Eye...... 23 MULLIDAE ...... 23 Goatfish, Blue Spotted (Red Mullet) ...... 23 MURAENIDAE ...... 24 Eel, Green Moray ...... 24 NEOSEBASTIDAE ...... 24 Gurnard Perch, Gulf ...... 24 Gurnard Perch, Bighead ...... 24 Gurnard Perch, Common ...... 24

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OPHIDIIDAE ...... 25 Ling, Rock ...... 25 PATAECIDAE ...... 25 Prowfish, Warty ...... 25 Red Indian Fish ...... 25 PEMPHERIDAE ...... 25 Bullseye, Bigscale (Common Bullseye) ...... 25 PENTACEROTIDAE...... 26 Boarfish, Giant ...... 26 Boarfish, Longsnout ...... 26 PERCICHTHYIDAE ...... 26 Perch, Estuary ...... 26 PLATYCEPHALIDAE...... 26 Flathead, Southern Sand ...... 26 Flathead, Dusky ...... 27 Flathead, Rock (Grassy Flathead) ...... 27 Flathead, Southern Bluespotted (Yank) ...... 27 PLESIOPIDAE ...... 27 Devil, Southern Blue ...... 27 POMACENTRIDAE ...... 28 Scalyfin ...... 28 POMATOMIDAE ...... 28 Tailor ...... 28 RHOMBOSOLEIDAE ...... 28 Flounder, Spotted ...... 28 Flounder, Longsnout ...... 28 Flounder, Greenback ...... 29 SCIAENIDAE ...... 29 Mulloway ...... 29 SCOMBRIDAE ...... 29 Tuna, Skipjack ...... 29 Mackerel, Blue (Slimy Mackerel) ...... 29 Albacore ...... 30

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Tuna, Southern Bluefin ...... 30 SCORPIDIDAE ...... 30 Sweep, Sea ...... 30 Sweep, Banded ...... 30 Sweep, Silver...... 30 SEBASTIDAE...... 31 Gurnard Perch, Red (Reef Ocean Perch) ...... 31 SERRANIDAE ...... 31 Wirrah, Eastern ...... 31 Perch, Butterfly ...... 31 Perch, Barber ...... 31 SILLAGINIDAE ...... 32 Whiting, King George...... 32 Whiting, Southern School (Silver Whiting) ...... 32 SPARIDAE ...... 32 Bream, Yellowfin ...... 32 Bream, Black ...... 32 Snapper ...... 33 SPHYRAENIDAE ...... 33 Pike, Shortfin (Snook) ...... 33 TRIGLIDAE ...... 33 Gurnard, Red...... 33 Latchet ...... 33 URANOSCOPIDAE ...... 34 Stargazer, Common ...... 34 Elephant Fish ...... 35 Shark, Gummy ...... 35 Calamari, Southern (Squid) ...... 35 Octopus ...... 35 Cuttlefish, Giant ...... 35 Lobster, Southern Rock ...... 36 Lobster, Eastern Rock ...... 36

Pages with red writing are Victorian records for certain that are not recognised by the AUF

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ANTENNARIIDAE

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Trichophryne mitchellii Anglerfish, Spinycoat (Longspined) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.737kg D. MORAN VIC 7/02/1965 Phillip Island VIC Black Rock

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.737kg D. MORAN VIC 7/02/1965 Phillip Island VIC Black Rock

APLODACTYLIDAE

Aplodactylus arctidens Marblefish, (Southern Sea Carp) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.290kg B. McDONNELL pre 1968 Phillip Island VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

ARRIPIDAE

Arripis georgianus Herring, Australian (Tommy Rough) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.790kg B. ANDREWARTHA VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - Emu Bay Kangaroo Is. O (AUS) 0.830kg T. MARLAND NSW 1/02/1990 SA -

Arripis trutta Salmon, Eastern J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.635kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 4.335kg S.KELLY VIC 16/02/2019 Crofts Bay VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 0.635kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 7.860kg M. SEARL NSW 18/03/1995 Jervis Bay NSW -

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AULOPIDAE

Latropiscis purpurissatus Sergeant Baker J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.500kg A. RICH 1970 Airey's Inlet VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.523kg R. ROSEMERGY N.Z. 1/03/1973 The Banks NSW -

BERYCIDAE

Centroberyx affinis Nannygai, Redfish J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.440kg B. SEDDON Apr-82 Airey's Inlet VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.822kg R. CUMMING NSW 12/02/1973 Wreck Bay NSW - O (AUS) 0.860kg R. SCHULTER NSW 10/06/2017 Eden NSW

Centroberyx lineatus Swallowtail J (VIC) 0.550 J.Espie VIC 17/02/2019 Blanket Bay VIC SFD W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.560 C.MICALEFF VIC 22/09/1988 Airey's Inlet VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.890kg A. WAYNE NSW 13/04/1991 Montague Island NSW -

CARANGIDAE

Pseudocaranx dentex Trevally, Silver J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.455kg B. ILLINGWORTH VIC Jan-05 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) 1.450kg M.N. SAUNDERS QLD 7/01/2002 Broomfield Reef QLD - W (AUS) 1.045kg J. BUDWORTH QLD 24/11/2017 Stradbroke Island QLD - O (AUS) 6.540kg D. McALLISTER QLD 25/01/2015 Sandy Cape QLD -

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Seriola hippos Samson Fish J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.815kg A. FITZSIMONS VIC 29/01/2015 Mornington VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 28.020kg J. HATTINGH WA 20/08/2011 Bernier Island WA - O (AUS) 43.357kg C. TEEDE WA 11/04/1962 Cowaramup Bay WA -

Seriola lalandi Kingfish, Yellowtail J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 23.290 D. FENNEY VIC 12/02/2011 Wilsons Promontory VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) 25.500kg J. FAY QLD 15/11/1997 Cook Island NSW - W (AUS) 26.000kg A. MIDDLETON NSW 12/01/2000 Currarong NSW - O (AUS) 43.000kg S. BRABANT NSW 12/08/1985 Little Seal Rock NSW -

Trachurus declivis Mackerel, Common Jack (Cowanyoung) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.620kg L. BELL Feb-88 Wilsons Promontory VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

Trachurus novaezelandiae Scad, Yellowtail (Yakka) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.450kg R. RICHARDS Oct-81 Pyramid Rock VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

CENTROLOPHIDAE

Seriolella brama Warehou, Blue (Warehou) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.800 T.WILSON Jan-68 Phillip Island VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 4.650kg M. MARTIN NSW 26/04/1986 Bermagui NSW -

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CHEILODACTLIDAE

Cheilodactylus fuscus Morwong, Red J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.740g C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 0.790kg A. BUCK Apr-71 Mallacoota VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.615kg J.BUDWORTH NSW 18/02/2017 Fidos Reef NSW - O (AUS) 2.880kg A. ELIAS NSW 3/07/1982 Norah Head NSW -

Cheilodactylus nigripes Morwong, Magpie (Magpie Perch) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.555kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 1.610kg A.PERNA VIC Mar-89 Cape Otway VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 0.755kg A.WATERS NSW 10/06/2017 Eden NSW - O (AUS) 2.041kg D. MAYFIELD SA 28/12/1963 Coffin Bay SA -

Cheilodactylus spectabilis Morwong, Brown-banded (Banded Morwong) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 2.160kg C. HOLLIER QLD 19/02/2012 Wilsons Promontory VIC - O (VIC) 3.969kg J. KROEZEN VIC pre 1968 Rye Back Beach, VIC Moorabbin

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 2.160kg C. HOLLIER QLD 19/02/2012 Wilsons Promontory VIC - O (AUS) 4.309kg D. ROWLINGS NSW 1964 Wattamolla NSW -

Dactylophora nigricans Morwong, Dusky J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 2.140kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 9.470kg B. EVANS VIC 6/01/2007 Indented Head VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 2.140kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 13.607kg A. BOWRA WA 27/01/1964 Parrys Inlet WA -

Nemadactylus douglasii Morwong, Grey (Blue Morwong) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.025kg J.Beckman 21/4/2019 Mallacoota VIC Geelong Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 5.050kg A. ERIKSSON NSW 2/11/1999 Ulladulla NSW -

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Morwong, Jackass macropterus J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.980kg M. PETERSEN VIC 4/02/2012 Wilsons Promontory VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.205kg O.WADY NSW 8/04/2017 Ulladulla NSW -

Nemadactylus valenciennesi Snapper, Queen J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.885kg T.GUROWSKI VIC 9/04/2018 Fingal VIC Club Spearfish

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 11.500kg B. PAXMAN WA 29/09/1990 Rottnest Island WA -

CHIRONEMIDAE

Chironemus marmoratus Kelp Fish, Eastern J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.680kg M. SHORT Dec-73 Cape Conran VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.077kg K. STEVENSON NSW 5/07/1967 Bass Point NSW -

Chironemus maculosus Silver Spot J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.389kg M. THIELE VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Midlands

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.389kg M. THIELE VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Midlands

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CYNOGLOSSIDAE CLINIDAE

Cristiceps australis Weedfish, Southern Crested J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.680kg R. GAY VIC pre 1968 Portsea VIC Moorabbin

J (AUS) - - - - -

W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.680kg R. GAY VIC pre 1968 Portsea VIC Moorabbin

Heteroclinus perspicillatus Weedfish, Common J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.850kg T. PAGE VIC Jan-75 Point Lonsdale VIC Moorabbin

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.549kg G. HARPER VIC Unknown Unknown -

CONGRIDAE

Conger verreauxi Eel, Southern Conger J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 19.050kg R. RUSS VIC pre 1966 Port Arlington VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 19.050kg R. RUSS VIC pre 1966 Port Arlington VIC Bulldogs

Conger wilsoni Eel, Eastern Conger J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.560kg M. SHORT VIC Dec-73 Port Melbourne VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

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Cynoglossus broadhursti Sole, Southern Tongue

J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.660kg A.MOMMERS Oct-76 Pt. King VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

CYTTIDAE

Cyttus australis Dory, Silver J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.950kg G.GORDON Jan-82 Port Fairy VIC Warrnambool

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.652kg T. PAGE VIC 6/04/1973 Cape Conran VIC -

DINOLESTIDAE

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Dinolestes lewini Pike, Longfin J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.980kg R. COX VIC Mar-89 Cape Otway VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.375kg M. MARTIN NSW 21/04/1985 Ulladulla NSW -

ENOPLOSIDAE

Enoplosus armatus Old Wife J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.710kg B. ANDREWARTHA VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.794kg K. QUICK NSW 1/06/1969 Bermagui NSW -

GEMPYLIDAE

Thyrsites atun Barracouta J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.884kg B.McKENNA Jan-69 Wilsons Promontory VIC Buccaneers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 3.884kg B. McKENNA VIC Jan-69 Wilsons Promontory VIC Buccaneers

GIRELLIDAE

Girella elevata Drummer, Black (Rock Blackfish) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.005kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 3.400kg M. BUTLER VIC Jan-73 Refuge Cove VIC Kew

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.005kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 7.031kg W. SNOWDON NSW 1964 Frazer Park NSW -

Girella tricuspidata Luderick J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - -

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O (VIC) 2.381 B. ANDREWARTHA VIC pre 1968 Mallacoota VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.265kg J.BUDWORTH QLD 25/07/2017 Southport Seawall QLD - O (AUS) 2.863kg J. GILLIES NSW 20/11/1971 North Head NSW -

Girella zebra Zebra Fish J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.210kg C.HOLLIER VIC 10/03/2013 Crofts Bay VIC - O (VIC) 2.920kg D.RAE VIC Jun-72 Peterborough VIC Rebels

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.210kg C.HOLLIER VIC 10/03/2013 Crofts Bay VIC - O (AUS) 3.572kg B. RAISON NSW 8/07/1966 Jibbon Reef NSW -

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GNATHANACANTHIDAE

Gnathanacanthus goetzeei Velvet Fish, Red J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.595kg B.ANDREWARTHA VIC pre 1968 Cape Patterson VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.659kg C. JONES TAS 21/10/1972 Camdale TAS -

HEMIRAMPHIDAE

Hyporhamphus melanochir Garfish, Southern J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 56cm P. ANDREWS pre 1970 Williamstown VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

KYPHOSIDAE

Kyphosus sydneyanus Drummer, Silver J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.020kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 4.500kg M. KOOPMAN VIC 14/06/2000 Anglesea VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 8.300kg N. SPICER NSW 18/04/1998 Bolton Point NSW - O (AUS) 14.400kg J. MERLO NSW 30/09/1979 Boat Harbour NSW -

LABRIDAE

Achoerodus gouldii Groper, Western Blue J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.295kg M. KOOPMAN VIC 20/03/2011 Point Lonsdale VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 24.080 J.HATTINGH WA 17/01/2016 Wyadup Point WA - O (AUS) 39.461kg D. HOPKINS WA Unknown Masibs Bay WA - Note: The above species is now protected by the AUF and Victorian Fisheries Regulation

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Achoerodus viridis Groper, Eastern Blue J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 9.750kg R. METCALF Apr-71 Mallacoota VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 7.250kg P.PRESCOTT QLD 16/06/1979 Palm Beach Reef QLD - O (AUS) 19.504kg R.HATCH NSW 30/05/1964 Nobbys Head NSW - Note: The above species is now protected by the AUF and Victorian Fisheries Regulation

Coris sandeyeri Wrasse, Eastern King J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.500kg R. TORELLI VIC Dec-93 Gabo Island VIC Dandenong

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.871kg R. MONTCALM NSW Unknown Unknown -

Haletta semifasciata Whiting, Blue Weed (Grass Whiting) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.670kg B. LOWENTHAL Mar-77 Pt. King VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

Heteroscarus acroptilus Cale, Rainbow (Rainbowfish) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.570kg A. BUCK Apr-72 Portsea VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.454kg A . PAGE VIC Unknown Unknown -

Notolabrus fucicola Wrasse, Purple J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.510kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 2.100kg R. TUCKER pre 1975 Phillip Island VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 0.510kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 2.190kg D. DAVIES NSW 1/07/1979 Grindstone Bay TAS -

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Notolabrus tetricus Wrasse, Bluethroat J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.120kg S.TZU-HSUAN JIAN VIC 12/01/2019 Portland VIC Club Spearfish O (VIC) 3.300kg A. PERNA VIC 25/11/1983 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.055kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 3.300kg A. PERNA VIC 25/11/1983 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

Olisthops cyanomelas Cale, Herring J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.980kg J. MILLICH pre 1975 Killarney VIC Portland

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.025kg G. JONES NSW 4/01/1984 Merries Reef NSW -

Ophthalmolepis lineolatus Wrasse, Southern Maori J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.550kg L. HADJU VIC Feb-83 Wilsons Promontory VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.879kg D. BARNFATHER VIC 15/06/1969 Eden NSW -

Pictilabrus laticlavius Wrasse, Senator J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.425kg B.ANDREWARTHA VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.625kg P. LAST TAS 13/04/1974 Bicheno TAS -

LATRIDAE

Latridopsis forsteri Trumpeter, Bastard (Silver Trumpeter) J (VIC) 1.520KG C.Fitzpatrick 24/03/2018 Cape Woolamai Southern Freedivers W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.660kg M. RAWLINGS Apr-73 Kilcunda VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 4.252kg R. BALDWIN NSW 19/09/1972 Broughton Island NSW -

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Latris lineata Trumpeter, Striped (Tasmanian Trumpeter) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.041kg T. WILSON VIC Jan-65 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.041kg T. WILSON VIC 1/01/1965 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

MICROCANTHIDAE

Tilodon sexfasciatus Moonlighter J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.920kg G. SKINNER VIC Feb-80 Wilsons Promontory VIC SUDAR

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

MONACANTHIDAE

Acanthaluteres vittiger Leatherjacket, Toothbrush J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.760kg C. FRASER Jan-84 Port Fairy VIC Ballarat

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.500kg G. LUCAS TAS 1/07/1979 Grindstone Bay TAS -

Eubalichthys gunnii Leatherjacket, Gunn's (Velvet) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.400kg B. LOWENTHAL Feb-78 Wilsons Promontory VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.420kg M. NICHOLS TAS 1/03/1979 Bicheno TAS -

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Eubalichthys mosaicus Leatherjacket, Deepbodied (Mosaic) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.230kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 2.040kg J. SCOTT Jun-81 Altona VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.230kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 3.400kg K. WALKER NSW 25/12/1976 Culburra NSW -

Meuschenia australis Leatherjacket, Brownstriped (Southern) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.750kg D. RAE VIC 15/12/1985 Portland VIC Warrnambool

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.810kg T. McCORQUODALE TAS 1/03/1979 Bicheno TAS -

Meuschenia flavolineata Leatherjacket, Yellowstriped (Orange tailed) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.790kg L.JOYCE VIC Apr-73 Point Lonsdale VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.625kg D. SCHOLEFIELD SA 17/12/2008 Cape Coutts SA -

Meuschenia freycineti Leatherjacket, Sixspine J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.020kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 2.608kg P. ANDREWS Dec-68 Williamstown VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.020kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 2.608kg P. ANDREWS VIC 21/12/1968 Myponga SA -

Meuschenia galii Leatherjacket, Bluelined (Lined) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.680kg T. WILSON Nov-75 Phillip Island VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.536kg D. SCHOLEFIELD SA 9/01/2008 Rottnest Island WA -

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Meuschenia hippocrepis Leatherjacket, Horseshoe J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.555kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 1.810kg T. VEITCH pre 1970 Williamstown VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 0.555kg C.ANNELLS VIC 12/03/2016 Kennett River VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 2.050kg R. MUIR WA 12/09/1975 Five Fathom Banks WA -

Scobinichthys granulatus Leatherjacket, Rough J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.600kg R. DEHAAN Nov-83 Mornington VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.130kg J. HANNAN NSW 26/12/2006 Kurnell NSW -

MORIDAE

Lotella rhacina Cod, Largetooth Beardie (Beardie) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.440kg C.ANNELLS VIC 6/05/2017 Gabo Island VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 1.640kg T.WILSON pre 1966 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.495kg P. WARDLE SA 5/08/1966 Fishery Bay SA -

Pseudophycis bachus Cod, Red J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.729 G. PEARL pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - W (AUS) - - - - O (AUS) 1.729kg G. PEARL VIC pre 1968 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Bulldogs

Pseudophycis barbata Cod, Bearded Rock J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.450kg S. THRELFALL VIC Jun-82 Kelp Beds VIC Mako

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 5.897kg G. PARKER TAS Unknown Unknown -

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MUGILIDAE

Mugil cephalus Mullet, Sea J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.450kg P. RIDDLE VIC 10/03/2003 Crofts Bay VIC Southern Freedivers

Nt West Island , J (AUS) 2.010kg K. SAUNDERS QLD 27/12/2004 Capricorns - Nt West Island , W (AUS) 2.010kg K. SAUNDERS QLD 27/12/2004 Capricorns - O (AUS) 3.430kg J. GILLIES NSW 7/05/1964 South West Rocks NSW -

Myxus elongatus Mullet, Sand J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.910kg P. WARNER Dec-72 Torquay VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.980kg B. WEBER SA 26/04/1976 Wool Bay SA -

Aldrichetta forsteri Mullet, Yellow Eye J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) - 0.680kg K.ADAIR 16/01/2019 Black Rock VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

MULLIDAE

Upeneichthys vlamingii Goatfish, Blue Spotted (Red Mullet) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.180kg B. ILLINGWORTH VIC Unknown Koonya Beach VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.474kg R. SMESCHKAL WA Unknown Unknown -

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MURAENIDAE

Gymnothorax prasinus Eel, Green Moray J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.670kg M. RAWLINGS Jan-73 Wilsons Promontory VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

NEOSEBASTIDAE

Neosebastes bougainvillii Gurnard Perch, Gulf J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.567kg R.TAYLOR NSW Jan-65 Cape Patterson VIC St.George NSW

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.049kg H. HENDRIKS SA 18/11/1972 Gulls Rock SA -

Neosebastes pandus Gurnard Perch, Bighead J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.020kg L.LEUDAR Dec-63 Portsea VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.304kg N. WALL WA Unknown Unknown -

Neosebastes scorpoenoides Gurnard Perch, Common J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.015kg K.ADAIR VIC 2/10/2017 Rye VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.015kg K.ADAIR VIC 2/10/2017 Rye VIC Southern Freedivers

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OPHIDIIDAE

Genypterus tigerinus Ling, Rock J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 6.200kg S. TAYLOR VIC Apr-97 Flinders VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 7.080kg S. TAYLOR VIC 1/03/1979 Bicheno TAS -

PATAECIDAE

Aetapcus maculatus Prowfish, Warty J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.454kg L. STEWART VIC pre 1968 Kilcunda VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.454kg L. STEWART VIC pre 1968 Kilcunda VIC Marauders

Pataecus fronto Red Indian Fish J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.510kg L. FORD VIC pre 1968 Phillip Island VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.510kg L. FORD VIC pre 1968 Phillip Island VIC Sea Urchins

PEMPHERIDAE

Pempheris multiradiata Bullseye, Bigscale (Common Bullseye) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.794kg R. CAW VIC pre 1968 Kilcunda VIC Marauders

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.794kg R. CAW VIC pre 1968 Kilcunda VIC Marauders

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PENTACEROTIDAE

Paristiopterus labiosus Boarfish, Giant J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.800kg J. HILL VIC 19/03/2006 Indented Head VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 12.247kg K. COLMER NSW 21/05/1961 Mona Vale NSW -

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris Boarfish, Longsnout J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 1.430kg S.Tzu-Hsuan Jian 12/01/2018 Portland VIC Club Spearfish O (VIC) 3.540kg W. FINLAY Jan-77 Killarney VIC Mt. Gambier

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 1.850kg A. WATERS NSW 11/06/2017 Eden NSW - O (AUS) 4.575kg S.TRIPPE 29/08/2004 Bluefish Pt NSW -

PERCICHTHYIDAE

Macquaria colonorum Perch, Estuary J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.021kg R. METCALF pre 1968 Inverloch VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - Minnamurra Island O (AUS) 1.215kg R. SCHMIDT NSW 17/03/1988 NSW -

PLATYCEPHALIDAE

Platycephalus bassensis Flathead, Southern Sand J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.270kg R. GRANI Feb-73 Altona VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 3.118kg M. DUTSCHE SA Unknown Unknown -

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Platycephalus fuscus Flathead, Dusky J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 4.423kg G. PEARL pre 1966 Mallacoota VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) 5.600kg M. SAUNDERS QLD 13/04/2001 Elliot River QLD - W (AUS) 6.770kg N. SPICER NSW 1/09/2000 Tweed Heads NSW - O (AUS) 10.433kg J. STEEP NSW 1962 Port Macquarie NSW -

Platycephalus laevigatus Flathead, Rock (Grassy Flathead) J (VIC) 1.860kg S.GUBBINS 11/11/2018 PORTSEA SFD W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.400kg S. DEGELDER Jan-83 Flinders VIC Dandenong

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.928kg T. CASTLE SA Balgowan SA -

Platycephalus speculator Flathead, Southern Bluespotted (Yank) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.370kg B.Waller VIC 1/03/2020 PPB VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.558kg B. ILLINGWORTH VIC 14/02/2006 Rye VIC Southern Freedivers

PLESIOPIDAE

Paraplesiops meleagris Devil, Southern Blue J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.134kg N. PRIESTLY SA pre 1969 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.134kg N. PRIESTLY SA pre 1969 Queenscliff VIC Bulldogs

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POMACENTRIDAE

Parma victoriae Scalyfin J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.740kg K. STEVENSON pre 1975 Pt. Lonsdale VIC Moorabbin

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

POMATOMIDAE

Pomatomus saltatrix Tailor J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.580kg R. TORELLI VIC Mar-90 Cape Schanck VIC Dandenong

J (AUS) 1.025kg M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD 14/11/1999 Coonar QLD - W (AUS) 1.180kg J.BUDWORTH QLD 16/06/2018 Black Rocks NSW - O (AUS) 10.206kg G. BUDDEN NSW 6/11/1964 Fingal Bay NSW -

RHOMBOSOLEIDAE

Ammotretis lituratus Flounder, Spotted J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.560kg N. WATSON VIC 11/10/2014 Phillip Island VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.580kg J. INGLIS VIC 1/03/1980 Green Cape NSW -

Ammotretis rostratus Flounder, Longsnout J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.994kg M. LIGHTFOOT VIC 27/06/1999 Portsea Pier VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.994kg M. LIGHTFOOT VIC 27/06/1999 Portsea Pier VIC Southern Freedivers

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Rhombosolea tapirina Flounder, Greenback J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.820kg J. BRERETON Oct-78 Point King VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.820kg G. LUCAS TAS 1/03/1979 Bicheno TAS -

SCIAENIDAE

Argyrosomus japonicus Mulloway J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 18.500kg G. TEMPLE VIC 8/03/1999 Portsea VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) 12.500kg D. FRANKS QLD 2/02/1995 Kingscliffe Reef NSW - W (AUS) 26.500kg J. BUDWORTH QLD 4/09/2016 Black Rock NSW - O (AUS) 39.235kg G. KELLY NSW 1/03/1976 Swansea Heads NSW -

SCOMBRIDAE

Katsuwonus pelamis Tuna, Skipjack J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 3.630kg L. FORD Apr-71 Mallacoota VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 4.920kg T.MCDONALD QLD 21/12/2007 Hendersons QLD - O (AUS) 4.974kg equal record P. MILLER NSW 18/08/2008 Browns Mt NSW -

Scomber australasicus Mackerel, Blue (Slimy Mackerel) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.005kg M. PETERSEN VIC 22/03/2011 Harmers Haven VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.475kg M. SHANNESSY NSW 22/10/1983 Botany Bay NSW -

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Thunnus alalunga Albacore J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 19.990kg L. ELLIOTT VIC 30/04/2011 Portland VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 19.990kg L. ELLIOTT VIC 30/04/2011 Portland VIC Southern Freedivers

Thunnus maccoyii Tuna, Southern Bluefin J (VIC) 16.500kg A.Edmonds VIC 29/12/2020 Point Lonsdale Vic AUF W (VIC) 19.870kg C.Watterson VIC 10/01/2021 Point Lonsdale VIC SFD O (VIC) 138.00kg S.Pentin NSW 16/09/2019 Portland VIC AUF

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 139.4kg L. ELLIOTT VIC 8/11/2015 Cape Jaffa SA Southern Freedivers

SCORPIDIDAE

Scorpis aequipinnis Sweep, Sea J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 0.880kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (VIC) 1.450kg L. MORTIMER Feb-74 Cape Liptrap VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 0.880kg C.ANNELLS VIC 21/01/2017 Killarney VIC Southern Freedivers O (AUS) 3.629kg B. PAXMAN WA 3/05/1972 Bouvardes Reef WA -

Scorpis georgiana Sweep, Banded J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.720kg M.PETERSEN VIC 23/02/2020 Phillip island VIC SFD

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.493kg R. MUIR WA 5/07/1972 Ningaloo WA -

Scorpis lineolata Sweep, Silver J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.600kg J. BRERETON Feb-73 Wilsons Promontory VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.025kg H. NIVALA NSW 3/09/1980 Shellharbour NSW -

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SEBASTIDAE

Helicolenus percoides Gurnard Perch, Red (Reef Ocean Perch) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.680kg R.DEHAAN Nov-73 Portsea VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) - - - - -

SERRANIDAE

Acanthistius ocellatus Wirrah, Eastern J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 2.010kg A. BUCK Apr-71 Mallacoota VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 3.515kg T. BARLOW NSW 1/01/1961 Bowen Island NSW -

Caesioperca lepidoptera Perch, Butterfly J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.560kg R. MANNING Oct-87 Portsea VIC Dandenong

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.560kg S. THRELFALL 21/04/1985 Wilsons Promontory VIC -

Caesioperca rasor Perch, Barber J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.570kg S. THRELFALL VIC 20/02/1983 Glennie Islands VIC Mako

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.570kg S. THRELFALL VIC 20/02/1983 Glennie Islands VIC Mako

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SILLAGINIDAE

Sillaginodes punctatus Whiting, King George J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.190kg A. ALBERS Jan-75 Portland VIC Sea Urchins

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.041kg B. HARBOUR WA Unknown Unknown -

Sillago bassensis Whiting, Southern School (Silver Whiting) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.440kg L. WILSBY Feb-87 Diamond Bay VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 0.567kg R. EDDY SA Unknown Unknown -

SPARIDAE

Acanthopagrus australis Bream, Yellowfin J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.503kg B. MCKENNA Jan-65 Mallacoota VIC Mallacoota Minows

J (AUS) 0.950kg M. JOHNSTON QLD 16/07/2000 Coona Creek QLD - W (AUS) 0.525 C. HOLLIER QLD 11/09/2011 Bustard Heads QLD - O (AUS) 3.657kg M. BRAY NSW 7/11/1969 Sydney Harbour NSW -

Acanthopagrus butcheri Bream, Black J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.850kg M. KOOPMAN VIC 20/10/2004 Queenscliff VIC Southern Freedivers

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 2.410kg F. RODGERS WA Unknown Unknown -

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Chrysophrys auratus Snapper J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 7.938kg B. MCDONNELL Jan-65 Phillip Island VIC Marauders

J (AUS) 0.745kg C. GREEN QLD 9/04/2018 Hervey Bay QLD - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 13.720kg P. CLARKSON NSW 28/03/1965 Terrigal NSW -

SPHYRAENIDAE

Sphyraena novaehollandiae Pike, Shortfin (Snook) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 5.330kg G. DREW VIC 19/05/1974 Cape Patterson VIC Kew

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 5.330kg G. DREW VIC 19/05/1974 Cape Patterson VIC Kew

TRIGLIDAE

Chelidonichthys kumu Gurnard, Red J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.021kg J.SMITH pre 1966 Phillip Island VIC Bulldogs

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - P. BARRET-LENNARD O (AUS) 2.041kg WA Unknown Unknown -

Pterygotrigla polyommata Latchet J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 1.460kg M. LEE NSW 31/12/1975 Killarney VIC -

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) - - - - - O (AUS) 1.460kg M. LEE NSW 31/12/1975 Killarney VIC -

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URANOSCOPIDAE

Kathetostoma laeve Stargazer, Common J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 2.160kg C. HOLLIER QLD 11/03/2012 Blairgowrie VIC - O (VIC) 5.670kg P. SMITH WA 31/12/1964 Woolami Beach VIC WAUF

J (AUS) - - - - - W (AUS) 2.160kg C. HOLLIER QLD 11/03/2012 Blairgowrie VIC - O (AUS) 5.670kg P. SMITH WA 31/12/1964 Woolami Beach VIC WAUF

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(CLASS CHONDRICHTHYES) CALLORHINCHIDAE

Callorhinuchus milii Elephant Fish J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 7.310kg A. DEFINA Jan-69 Brighton VIC SUDAR This species is not eligible for Australian Record

TRIAKIDAE

Mustelus antarcticus Shark, Gummy J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 17.280kg B. ILLINGWORTH VIC 16/02/2010 Sorrento Ocean Beach VIC Southern Freedivers This species is not eligible for Australian Record

(CLASS CEPHALOPODA) LOLIGINIDAE

Sepioteuthis australis Calamari, Southern (Squid) J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) 2.080kg S.Tzu-Hsuan Jian 01/12/2018 Queensclif Club Spearfish O (VIC) 3.525kg R. MANNING VIC 09-Sep-2018 Portsea VIC Southern Freedivers This species is not eligible for Australian Record

OCTOPODIDAE

Octopus maorum Octopus J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 10.160kg R. KEEN pre 1968 Mount Martha VIC Moorabbin This species is not eligible for Australian Record

SEPIIDAE

Sepia apama Cuttlefish, Giant J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 4.482kg B. HICKS VIC 4/08/2012 Pyramid Rock VIC Club Spearfish This species is not eligible for Australian Record CLASS MALACOSTRACA)

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PALINURIDAE

Jasus edwardsii Lobster, Southern Rock J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 5.680kg G. HARPER Jan-69 Point Lonsdale VIC SUDAR This species is not eligible for Australian Record

Jasus verreauxi Lobster, Eastern Rock J (VIC) - - - - - W (VIC) - - - - - O (VIC) 0.800kg J. Beckham VIC 21/04.2019 Mallacoota VIC Geelong Freedivers This species is not eligible for Australian Record

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