The Wicked Tuna Crew Member Who's More Qualified Than We Realized
Caleb Butler
Published Aug 06, 2026
Sam Law and Carrie Law-Jones are the brother-sister duo helming the F/V Kraken during Season 9 of "Wicked Tuna." Their ship sails out of Seabrook, New Hampshire, but their grandfather was previously a harpoon tuna fisherman in Maine. Sam has worked all across the country on commercial marine vessels, but his family history in New England brought him back home to the Kraken, according to National Fisherman. Prior to returning home, he hauled jet fuel in 600-foot tanker ships across the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Hawaii.
Sam is truly determined to make any trip a success, with his mindset always being "Did we get one?" while at sea (via Wicked Tuna Twitter). This determination comes from years of experience and education, during which Sam honed in his knowledge. Prior to getting on a commercial ship, Sam graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy. All in all, the fishing captain not only has roots in the tuna fishing industry, but he also 20 years of invaluable experience behind him (via Kraken Tuna Charters), making his perfectly suited for appearing in "Wicked Tuna."