The fish, known as the “Giant of the Sea”, weighing about 300 kg, was found dead on the beach of Ajurutehua, on the coast of Braganca, in Para.

The animal was found by a group of fishermen and local residents. Images taken at the time show a man carrying a fish across the sand. According to eyewitnesses, the animal got stuck on the beach due to low tide and died.

A man is seen pulling a giant dead fish – Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The fish is a grouper and, due to its size, had to be carted out of the sand. The animal, which is also called the “Lord of Stones”, is up to 3 meters long, weighs about 300 kg and behaves harmlessly. However, he is in danger of extinction.

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