Man Catches 884-Pound Bluefin Tuna to Set New Record in Texas
What a Catch! A Houston angler made headlines in April after reeling in an impressive 884-pound bluefin tuna. Once certified, this catch will set a new Texas state record. David Esslinger, the fisherman behind the enormous tuna, spent a challenging five hours wrestling with the fish, which was located about 160 miles off the coast […]
Massive bluefin tuna reels in almost $800,000 at Tokyo auction
The most expensive seafood at Tokyo's largest fish market was sold for 1 ton at an auction on the first day of business. The giant bluefin tuna, weighing about 525 pounds, was purchased by seafood wholesaler Yamayuki and a sushi chain for nearly $800,000. For the fourth year in a row, Yamasachi and sushi chain […]