In the Bay of Bengal and the Gulf of
Thailand, the species is quite important commercially. In
India, the main fishing season extends from November to
March. The animals are caught by trawling, but also with
set nets, seines, etc.;they rarely enter traps. Sold fresh
and frozen in local markets and also transported to the
larger towns. Served regularly in restaurants in Thailand,
and else-where. In Thailand, mounted dry specimens,
usually in fancy glass cases, are sold as curios to tourists.