NatGeo adds two shows

National Geographic Funnel might be relationship debate with a brand new show known as "Wicked Tuna" -- a real possibility series concerning the hardscrabble existence of business anglers within the Boston suburub of Gloucester, Mass. The seafood these individuals want may be the Atlantic bluefin tuna -- a animal that simply barely prevented the government government's "endangered" classification this year, towards the dismay of environment groups. NatGeo states the fishing is extremely controlled and sustainable, even though the 2nd claim continues to be hotly disputed, the very first is certainly true. "Wicked Tuna" follows the great ships Tuna.Com, The Fugitive Hunter, Hard Merchandise and Odysea because they make an effort to nab the elusive seafood with only hands-held angling gear and harpoons in compliance with Massachusetts law. In November, full of. fishing crew accidentally netted an 881 lb. bluefin inside a reading internet -- among the greatest seafood catches ever recorded (the issue was confiscated through the condition environment police). The series is created by Craig Piligian's Pilgrim Galleries, the the shingle behind "Dirty Jobs" and "Top Shot." Piligian and Mike Nichols produce. NatGeo's other series introduced at TCA on Friday is "Are You Currently Harder Than the usual Boy Scout?", created by "Most harmful Catch" and "Ice Road Truck drivers" shingle Original Productions. In "Boy Scout," grown ups compete for merit badgets with teenage scouts, following a rules set lower within the BSA's century-old guide. That series continues to be acquired for six segs no episode count was handed for "Wicked Tuna." Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com