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Statistics About The Most Expensive Bluefin Tuna

Bluefin tuna can fetch high prices at auctions, with the most expensive one being sold for over $3 million in 2019.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

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In this post, we explore the astonishing world of Bluefin Tuna, focusing on the jaw-dropping statistics surrounding the most expensive tuna ever sold. From the record-breaking purchase price to the alarming decline in Bluefin Tuna populations, join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of this coveted fish.

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"The most expensive Bluefin Tuna sold for $3.1 million,"

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"This record-breaking Bluefin Tuna was caught off northern Japan's Aomori Prefecture,"

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"The $3.1 million tuna weighed 612 pounds,"

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"The record-breaking purchase price translates to about $5,000 per pound,"

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"This high-priced tuna was bought by Kiyoshi Kimura, a sushi tycoon,"

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"This marked as the highest record which more than doubled the previous one of $1.4 million in 2013,"

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"The record-breaking Bluefin tuna was served at Kimura's sushi chain, Sushi Zanmai,"

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"Bluefin Tuna populations have fallen 97% from their pre-industrial levels due to high demand,"

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"The fish usually sells for up to $40 a pound, with the highest quality bluefin fetching up to $200 a pound,"

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"In 2020, a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for 193 million yen (approximately $1.8 million),"

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"The record-setting Bluefin tuna was sold on January 5, 2019,"

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"Bluefin Tuna numbers in the Atlantic have dropped by at least 51% over the past 39 years due to overfishing,"

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"Japan consumes about 80% of the world's Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna,"

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"The average size of the pacific Bluefin Tuna is 990 pounds,"

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"The Bluefin Tuna can swim at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour,"

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"There are three species of Bluefin: Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern. The most overfished is the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna,"

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"There has been a 96% decrease in Pacific Bluefin Tuna population,"

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"A bluefin tuna grows from a tiny larva to a 10-pound juvenile in just one year,"

In conclusion, the staggering sale of a $3.1 million Bluefin Tuna caught off northern Japan’s Aomori Prefecture by Kiyoshi Kimura highlights the exorbitant prices commanded by these prized fish in the face of dwindling populations. The record-breaking purchase price of $5,000 per pound underscores the high demand for Bluefin Tuna despite concerns over overfishing and population decline, particularly in the Atlantic. With Japan consuming a majority of the world’s Bluefin Tuna and auction prices reaching unprecedented levels, it is evident that urgent conservation measures are needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of these majestic creatures that play a crucial role in marine ecosystems.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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