1. What Is The Biggest Bluefin Tuna Ever Caught In Wicked Tuna

Jun 7, 2016 - Hey guys Bill here. There are some pretty big fish out there in the world but what are the biggest of the big that have been landed by anglers.

1. What Was the Biggest Bluefin Tuna Ever Caught? As of 2014, the largest bluefin tuna ever caught measured 13 feet and weighed 1,496 pounds. The fish was caught by Ken Fraser on Oct. 26, 1979 off the coast of Nova Scotia.
2. 1: 2,664-Pound White Shark. The biggest fish ever caught and approved as an IGFA world record was a white shark. The giant fish weighed 2,664 pounds! Alfred Dean caught the beastly shark off Ceduna, Australia, on April 21,1959 using a porpoise as bait.

The largest bluefin tuna ever caught was 1,496 lbs., and wascaught off Nova Scotia in 1979. Here is a URL with a picutre.

http://www.bigmarinefish.com/photos_bluefin_tuna_pg4.html

What types of tuna are there?

There are 6 types of tuna. Listed from largest to smallest: - Bluefin Tuna - Southern Bluefin Tuna - Bigeye Tuna - Yellowfin Tuna - Albacore Tuna - Skipjack Tuna

How many species of Bluefin tuna are there and where do they live?

There are three species of Bluefin tuna, Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern. The Atlantic Bluefin tuna lives in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific tuna lives in certain areas of the Pacific Ocean, and the Southern Bluefin tuna lives in the Coral Triangle in the southern hemisphere.

Types of tuna?

Some Species are given below. * Albacore * Yellowfin tuna * Blackfin tuna * Southern bluefin tuna * Bigeye tuna * Pacific bluefin tuna * Northern bluefin tuna * Longtail tuna, * Karasick tuna * Slender tuna * Bullet tuna * Terriowipet tuna * Frigate tuna * Kawakawa (little tuna or mackerel tuna) * Little tunny (little tuna) * Black skipjack tuna * Dogtooth tuna * Lineside Tuna

How much are bluefin tuna worth?

A bluefin tuna can cost anywhere between $2,000 and $20,000 depending on size.

How big are northern bluefin tuna?

northern bluefin tuna are approximately 7 ft 500-600 pounds

How big can the southern bluefin tuna get?

The southern bluefin tuna can grow up to 8.2ft and weigh as much as 882lbs. The bluefin is one of the largest bony fish in the ocean.

What body of water blue fin tuna live in?

It depends on which kind of Bluefin Tuna you are referring to. Southern Bluefin Tuna live in Southern hemisphere waters of all the oceans. Pacific Bluefin Tuna live in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna live in the Eastern and Western Atlantic Ocean as well as a parts of the Mediterranean sea. Longtail Tuna live in the Indo-West Pacific waters.

How big can a tuna fish get?

A world-record bluefin tuna was caught off of Nova Scotia in 1979. It measured over 10 feet and weighed 1496 pounds.

Can you give me some names of different kinds of tuna?

Here are the names of 8 sorts of Tuna (there are more) * Albacore, Thunnus alalunga * Bigeye tuna, Thunnus obesus * Blackfin tuna, Thunnus atlanticus * Pacific bluefin tuna, Thunnus orientalis * Northern bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus * Southern bluefin tuna, Thunnus maccoyii * Longtail tuna, Thunnus tonggol * Yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares

What is the record for the biggest bluefin tuna?

it was 1,496 lbs. and was caught off the shore of Nova Scotia in 1979 by Ken Fraser

What has the author Seward Samuel Whitehead written?

Seward Samuel Whitehead has written: 'Fishing methods for the bluefin tuna' -- subject(s): Tuna fisheries, Fisheries, Bluefin tuna

Where does the bluefin tuna find shelter?

the bluefin tuna does not find shelter. in order for it to breath, the tuna must keep swimming, as it does not have the capability to pump water over its gills on its own.

How big can tuna grow?

The worlds record Bluefin Tuna caught on rod and reel weighed 1,496 pounds and was caught in 1979. No doubt there are bigger than that .They can grow very large. Alternate answer: There are many types of tuna and they all have different maximum sizes. The tuna used most commonly as food is the Albacore, which grows to 1.05 meters. The largest is the Bluefin tuna, which can grow to 4.58 meters

What actors and actresses appeared in Tuna Bluefin Tactics - 2008?

The cast of Tuna Bluefin Tactics - 2008 includes: Adam Royter as Himself - Presenter

Why are bluefin tuna an endangered animal?

There are several bluefin subspecies, and some are endangered, mainly by over fishing.

Is albacore same as tuna?

The Albacore is a subspecies of tuna. Others in the tuna family are skipjack, yellowfin and bluefin and tongol.

What is a bluefin tuna?

i have no idea... - the person who asked the question

Is fluorocarbon line necessary when targeting bluefin tuna?

No, not at all. Fluorocarbon line is made for sensitivity and low visibility. Bluefin tuna strike lures viciously, and these features do not aid in their catch.

What is the average size of a bluefin tuna?

On average, most Atlantic bluefin tuna will be about 2-2.5 meters long and weigh about 500-550 pounds. They can achieve this size in roughly 15 years.

What is the best tasting type of tuna?

Big eye tuna is a better-tasting tuna than any other. It is also cheaper than bluefin tuna.

What is the lifespan of tuna?

It depends on the species. For example, the atlantic bluefin tuna in the wild has a lifespan of 15 to 30 years

What distance does the bluefin tuna migrate?

Bluefin Tuna have been known to migrate very long distances, up to 8,000 km. For example, they can cross the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in search of warmer spawning waters.

What is the difference between tuna flakes and chunks?

Canned tuna labeled as flakes, comes from skipjack. Canned tuna labeled as chunks, come from bluefin.

How long is the biggest tuna fish?

The bluefin tuna. Adults can be twelve feet long and weigh over 1000 pounds.

Do tuna have teeth?

yes. all fish have teeth No, that is not true. It depends on the type of fish. Bluefin tuna, do not have teeth, for example.

Is the bluefin tuna faster than the mako shark?

Yes, the bluefin tuna species have a top speed of about 41 mps and the mako has top speed of about 30 mps. These are burst speeds for short period of time/distance.

What colour meat is tuna?

It depends on the species. Most tuna, such as bluefin tuna has a dark grey meat, whereas albacore or albacore tuna is white. In the U.S., only albacore tuna can be marketed as 'white meat tuna.'

What Is The Biggest Bluefin Tuna Ever Caught In Wicked Tuna

What does a bluefin tuna eats?

They are carnivores They eat Herring, plankton, mackerel, and squid

How many types of tuna are there and what are their names?

There are nine types of tuna. They are Atlantic albacore, Pacific albacore, Atlantic bigeye, Pacific bigeye, Atlantic yellowfin, Pacific yellowfin, Atlantic bluefin, Pacific Bluefin, Atlantic skipjack, and Pacific skipjack.

What is the length of the longest tuna?

The largest tuna caught was roughly 150inches, or about 12.4 feet, but this one is the largest recored by far, so most bluefin tuna don't get that big.

What is the tallest tuna's measurement?

The maximal length of the Atlantic bluefin tuna is 4,6 m.

Which is the biggest Tuna or Halibut or Sole or Shark or Ray?

Bluefin Tuna Atlantic Halibut Dover Sole Whale Shark Manta Ray

Is a Albacore fish bigger than a Bluefin- fish?

They are both tuna fish. A bluefin can get up to 1,500 lbs and an albacore can only get up to about 88 lbs.So the answer is no.

Where do bluefin tuna fish live?

near the Atlantic and can live up to 30 years old.

On average how much do tuna weigh?

The weight of a tuna is largely dependant on how much the tuna has eaten in their life. The answer to this question is also factored by which Tuna breed, it is. So, the average weight of different types of tuna is: Bullet Tuna = 1.8kg Atlantic Bluefin Tuna = 648.5 kg That's all the tuna I know of, I hope this helps.

How big are bluefin tuna?

There are four types of bluefin tuna: Pacific bluefin - up to 3 m (9.8 ft) long and 450 kg (990 lb) Atlantic bluefin - up to 4.6 m (15 ft) and 450 kilograms (990 lb) - there may be some evidence that the species can reach 910kg (2,000lb), but this is not confirmed. Longtail - up to 145 cm (57 in) long and 35.9 kilograms (79 lb) Southern bluefin - up to 2.5 m… Read More

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