The Azores has been a spearfishing spot for many spearos. But its popularity skyrocketed when spear fisherman Paulo Alfonso caught a 240 lb. Bigeye Tuna and set a world record. Today, anglers from different corners of the globe flock in the Azores. The place provides countless species to catch, including Mahis, large Amberjacks, odd Marlin, Barracudas, Tuna, Yellowfin, Albacore Tuna, and Giant Blueye.