The video captures the moment a female fisherman successfully hauled a massive 454 kg bluefin tuna onto her fishing boat.
Michelle Bancewicz Cicale, from Seabrook, New Hampshire, USA, caught the enormous fish, measuring 2.7 meters, off the coast of Hampton Beach while fishing solo.
She shared an incredible video on Instagram, showcasing the moment she lifted the fish onto her fishing vessel, “No Limits.”
In the video, Michelle is seen struggling to bring the fish aboard as its massive size causes the boat to tilt to the left. She had to swing back and forth to maneuver it to the right. After several attempts, she successfully got the fish onto the deck and let out a victorious sigh as fellow fishermen watched from another boat.
Michelle caught the bluefin tuna off the coast of Hampton Beach.
Michelle reported that the bluefin tuna weighed 454 kg and is part of the Atlantic bluefin tuna species, which is known to be the largest among tuna species.
In a local radio interview, she mentioned that during a previous fishing trip, she and Lea Pinaud had caught an even larger bluefin tuna.
Michelle added that it took both of them nearly four hours to subdue the fish, which almost outsmarted them ten times.
She tries to balance the boat while hoisting the fish onto the deck.
She strikes a victorious pose as other fishermen congratulate her catch.
Viewers were highly impressed with Michelle’s skills, with one commenting: “Great job getting it on board!”
Another wrote: “Thank you for what you did! I will show this to my daughter as soon as I get back from my business trip! You are a wonderful role model!”
It is known that she began her fishing career in 2015, primarily targeting tuna. By 2019, she purchased her own boat for fishing. In a local television interview, Michelle shared that she has gained considerable experience from working with various captains.
Bluefin tuna primarily inhabit the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can also be found in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. They can dive to depths of 1,200 meters and can live up to 40 years. The average weight of a bluefin tuna is around 150 kg. Meanwhile, Pacific bluefin tuna can weigh up to 450 kg. The larger the fish, the more valuable it becomes. Previously, a fisherman caught a bluefin tuna weighing 411 kg and sold it for over 45 billion VND. The high price of bluefin tuna is attributed to its significant nutritional value. Often referred to as the “black diamond” of the ocean, this species increases in rarity with age. Due to its expensive price, bluefin tuna is typically found in high-end restaurants. To maintain freshness and natural flavor, chefs often use its meat to prepare sushi and sashimi. This species is rare and has seen a dramatic decline in numbers over the years. Bluefin tuna is currently listed as endangered. The global population of tuna began to decrease in the 1960s, following the introduction of new fishing methods that led to overfishing. |
