Chatham is a small fishing village in the southern part of Cape Cod. And while it certainly accommodates the needs of well-heeled Americans on holiday, Chatham has lost none of its original essence: beaches made up of long sand dunes as far as the eye can see, patrolled by great white sharks swimming back and forth in search of seals to prey upon. Fishing trips are frequently accompanied by sightings of whale spray and diving humpback tales.

It’s here that every afternoon lobster fisherman unload their catch of the day, which are then sold on the national and international markets. Cape Cod is renowned for its Atlantic lobsters, oyster farms, and, of course, the bluefin tuna. Cape Cod is free of many of the strict regulations found in other fishing locales, making it one of the last paradises on Earth where families can live and survive on the sale of tuna. The market for tuna has considerable international reach, making it all the way to fish auctions in Japan and providing much of the world’s sushi supply.