Whole conger eels are sometimes available from coastal fish markets, but they are mainly cut into steaks and sold fresh or frozen. There are serious concerns about the sustainability of this fish.

RAUSU, Hokkaido--Aside from its slimy feel, a type of conger eel called “kurohamo” doesn ... the hefty size and thickness of the kurohamo fillets. Prepared in “kabayaki” style, in ...

Conger eels are the largest eels in the world, but fishermen rarely catch specimens of this size. According to Plymouth Fisheries, the current world record for an angler-caught conger eel stands ...