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What a catch! Maltese fishermen reel in 200kg+ wild tuna
Have you ever seen a tuna this big?

Lyndsey Grima

A group of local fishermen recently made waves on social media after capturing an astonishing 200kg tuna. The video, which gained a lot of traction on the La Buona Trattoria del Nonno, was captured specifically for the restaurant by Azzopardi Fisheries.

Many praised the fishermen for their impressive catch in the comments while others marvelled at the natural beauty and size of the tuna.

AMAZING Local Tuna selection #Wild #Fresh 🇲🇹 🤩 35 day dry-aged cuts also available 🙌 https://trattoriadelnonno.eu/book/

Posted by La Buona Trattoria del Nonno on Thursday, June 27, 2024

This extraordinary catch highlights the rich marine life in local waters and the expertise of the fishing community. Such large tuna are rare, making this event even more remarkable.

What a catch!

3rd July 2024


Lyndsey Grima
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