Dave Carraro was born on April 23, 1965, in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. He spent his early years in Tinton Falls before moving to Middletown, New Jersey. There, he attended Middletown High School, graduating in 1983. His passion for fishing began at an early age, and by 1979 he was already gaining practical experience as the first mate aboard the "Sea Fox" out of Atlantic Highlands. He went on to earn his U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Master License, enabling him to captain various types of vessels.
In addition to his passion for fishing, Carraro has long held an interest in aviation. He earned his pilot's license at age 26 after graduating from the Shields Aviation Academy in 1992. Professionally, he became a commercial airline pilot and currently works as a captain, flying Embraer 190 aircraft for JetBlue Airways Corporation.
Despite his aviation career, Carraro’s true passion remains deep sea fishing. With over 38 years of offshore fishing experience, he has refined his skills along the East Coast of the United States, as well as in international waters including the Bahamas and Mexico. Specializing in tuna and cod fishing, Carraro has built a solid reputation in the sport fishing community.
In 2012, he gained nationwide recognition after joining the cast of the National Geographic documentary series Wicked Tuna, which chronicles the intense and competitive world of commercial bluefin tuna fishing around Gloucester, Massachusetts. His team has consistently ranked among the top competitors on the show, making him one of its standout personalities.
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
