While fishing at sea, a group of fishermen caught a giant grouper weighing up to 320kg.
A giant grouper weighing up to 320 kg has been caught in southern Mozambique.
Fishermen from the Mucocuene fishing centre in Inhassoro district, Inhambane province, said the fish they caught was unusual for the area.
Giant grouper weighs up to 320kg
The animal sold for about $125. The buyer called it a "lucky price."
The giant grouper, scientifically known as Epinephelus, can grow to enormous sizes, with a maximum recorded length of 270 cm and a maximum published weight of 400 kg.
Giant groupers feed on crustaceans, fish, octopuses, juvenile sea turtles. They also eat sharks and barracudas. They are known to attack divers and have been seen attacking lemon sharks.
Giant groupers are considered a good quality food fish and are easily exploited as a gold mine for fishermen. They are relatively easy prey for fishermen because of their curious and fearless nature. They also tend to gather in large numbers to spawn and return to the same location every year.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), giant groupers are classified as “vulnerable,” meaning they face a high risk of extinction in the wild. Overfishing, habitat destruction, and illegal fishing practices have contributed to their declining numbers. Despite legal protection in many areas, these giant fish are still prized for their meat, which is considered a delicacy and can command high prices on the market.
Hai Van (T/h)
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