There also looks to be some good competition in the small boat categories as the tournament reaches its midway point. Tuna have been the main fish brought to the scales so far here on Day 3 ...

The fish was ultimately hauled aboard, but minus a small portion ... Mako shark attacks tuna at boat but 'taxman' denied; ...

Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied ...

And it all seemed as though it would be forgotten until January 22, 1954, when Lucky Dragon No. 5, the small Japanese tuna-fishing boat, departed the harbors of Yaizu for a routine fishing job.