“Far away at the horizon, yet close at hand” – the angler found what he desired right at the foot of the dock.
To catch “monster” fish, anglers often choose to go to remote areas or offshore in the ocean to cast their lines. However, the angler in this story has faced numerous failures in his attempts to catch such a fish.
The fishing rod bent under the strength of a “monster” below.
But a surprising turn of events occurred in the least expected place. When this man cast his line right at the foot of the dock without needing to go out to sea, the result exceeded all expectations. The fishing rod bent under the strength of a “monster” below.
It took great effort for him to pull it up from the water. It turned out to be a giant grouper (scientific name: Epinephelus itajara) weighing over 45 kg. This species of fish exhibits unpredictable behavior as they can thrive in various environments, including saltwater and brackish water.
This fish can even inhabit oyster farms at sea, canals, and mangrove swamps or river mouths. They can grow up to 2.5 meters long and weigh as much as 363 kg. Due to overfishing, the IUCN recognizes them as a critically endangered species.
