Massive bluefin tuna weighing more than 500 pounds reels in almost $800,000 at Tokyo auction

Massive bluefin tuna weighing more than 500 pounds reels in almost $800,000 at Tokyo auction

By Chris Nesi

Source: nypost

1/7/2024

Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com

The most expensive piece of seafood at Tokyo’s largest fish market sold for a ton-a money at auction on the opening day of business.

The mammoth bluefin tuna weighing nearly 525 pounds was purchased by seafood wholesaler Yamayuki and a sushi chain for nearly $800,000.

Atlantic bluefin tuna

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