50-Quintals, 30-Feet Long Shark Fish Caught in Balasore Sea

Balasore: A massive 30-foot long shark fish, weighing over 50 quintals, was caught by fishermen in the sea near Talasari under Bhogarai block in Balasore district, sending shockwaves of excitement among the local community. The gargantuan catch, which was netted by a group of five fishermen from Sahabajipur village, has drawn huge crowds to the Talasari fish landing center.

According to reports, the fishermen, led by Nandu Behera, had ventured into the sea on their traditional fishing boat, locally known as Bhutbhuti, when the massive fish got entangled in their net. After a strenuous effort, they managed to tie a rope to the fish and drag it towards the shore. However, it took the combined effort of over a hundred people to finally bring the behemoth ashore.

The rare catch has attracted tourists and locals alike, who have thronged to the Talasari fish landing center to catch a glimpse of the giant shark fish.