Nghe An fishermen caught a 250kg swordfish

Fisherman Nguyen Ba Suu, in Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu) caught a 250kg swordfish. Photo: Viet Hung

On the afternoon of June 13, fisherman Nguyen Ba Suu's fishing boat arrived at Lach Quen port, Quynh Thuan commune to bring the swordfish ashore.

Mr. Suu said that the fish was discovered when his boat was fishing at sea. After pulling up the net, he suddenly saw the fish in the net. Immediately after that, the fishermen transported the fish to the ship's hold to freeze it and then transported it back to shore.

It is known that the swordfish weighs 250 kg, is 2.5 m long and measures 65 cm wide.

The fish was sold to a trader for 14 million VND. This fish is classified as a specialty and can be used to make many delicious dishes. Photo: Viet Hung

When the fish was brought ashore, fisherman Nguyen Ba Suu sold it to Nguyen Van Lam - a fish trader in Thanh Hoa for 14 million VND.

The fish's body is 65 cm wide and 2.5 meters long. Photo: Viet Hung

Swordfish, also known as swordfish, is a species that can live in a variety of freshwater, brackish water or in the ocean. Swordfish is not considered an important fish species in terms of fishing, but its meat is considered delicious, although it has many bones, and is used fresh, dried or smoked.