• The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna is the most valuable fish in the world.
• The population of Atlantic bluefin tuna had dropped by 72% in Eastern Atlantic.
• The British government has made hunting illegal.

The Most Expensive Fish: We may ponder if there is life beyond Earth, yet the truth remains that our planet’s deep oceans hold lifeforms we do not know about. Our oceans and seas are home to a wide range of marine species, some more exotic than others and some on the point of extinction. Today, we’ll talk about a fish that is on the verge of extinction but is also one of the most valuable in the world. However, it is advised to avoid this fish because hunting or attempting to capture it may result in prosecution.

Everyone is taken aback by the sight of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, the world’s most costly fish. It is the most valuable fish in the world, with a price tag of almost Rs 23 crore. It was purchased in the year 2020 for Rs 13 crore, and its value has only increased since then. The Atlantic bluefin tuna is the largest subspecies of tuna. It has the shape of a torpedo fired from a submarine.

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Its design enables it to go long distances at rapid speeds in the sea. According to the experts, the fish can weigh up to 250 kg and grow up to 3 metres long. Tuna fish cannot cause harm to humans. Their food consists of other small fish. These fish have warm blood, and the heat generated by their bodies is retained in a swimming muscle, causing their swimming speed to skyrocket.

In Japan, where medium-sized and large fish are heavily sought for the raw fish market, all bluefin species are highly prized for sushi and sashimi. This commercial importance has resulted in serious overfishing. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas verified in October 2009 that over the previous 40 years, populations of Atlantic bluefin tuna had dropped by 72% in the Eastern Atlantic and 82% in the Western Atlantic. Because tuna is endangered, the British government has made hunting it illegal. Anyone found in possession of it may face penalties and potential jail time.