The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix ), called tailor in Australia,'s a species of popular marine game-fish found in all climates. It's the sole species of the Pomatomidae family. In South Africa, this fish's commonly known as shad on the east coast, and elf on the west coast. Shad can't be commercially sold in KwaZulu-Natal and has a closed season (currently October and November) to allow for breeding. On the west coast Elf's a commercially fished species. Other common names are Blue, Chopper, a… (More on Bluefish)