Silver Sillago

One of the most popular shore fishing targets in the UAE. Known locally as Hasoom, the Silver Sillago is a slender silvery fish found on sandy beaches throughout the Persian Gulf coast. Regarded as one of the finest eating fish in the UAE, its delicate sweet flesh is highly prized.

Species Stats

Diet

Worms, small crustaceans, molluscs

Habitat

Sandy beaches, surf zones, estuaries, shallow coastal waters

Local Name (Arabic)

حسوم

Fun Facts

• 1

  Arguably the most popular shore-fishing target across the UAE for recreational anglers.

• 2

  The flesh is considered among the finest and most delicate of any UAE fish.

• 3

  UAE anglers specifically seek Hasoom spots on sandy beaches near tidal channels.

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