March 18, 2015

THAILAND: caught an 800 lb giant stngray


While river fishing in Thailand (Asia) angler and TV host Jeff Corwin helps land what may be the largest freshwater fish ever caught, a freshwater stingray weighs of about 800 pounds - 362 kilos.

The monster size fish was released after the catch and measured 14 feet from head to tail. Its weight was only estimated, using a time-tested measurement formula.

The fish was caught on Mekong river and the catch will be featured on an upcoming “Ocean Mysteries” episode.

You can see more images of this huge Asian fish at: Big Fishes of the World