Giant tuna fetches $177,000 at Japan fish auction - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_giant_tuna_sold)

This was more interesting:
"tuna consumption in Japan has declined because of a prolonged economic slump"

At $177K per fish I can see why!

The fish dressed out @ 513 lbs = $345.00 per lb !!!
Back in 2001 a 440 lb fish sold for $220 k = $500 per lb !

Should be good for 3 or 4 phone calls this season -- "Will I get $100,000 if I catch a Tuna????????????????????"

Should be good for 3 or 4 phone calls this season -- "Will I get $100,000 if I catch a Tuna????????????????????"



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First local fish of the new year always brings a very good price in Tokyo, its a tradition. The previous record were all the first local fish of the year. Try getting those prices at other times!