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1260-Pound Marlin Shatters Massachusetts Record | Wilmington News
Two fishermen off Massachusetts’ coast pulled off an epic three-hour battle with a 1,260-pound blue marlin—possibly the biggest ever landed off the East Coast. Initially mistaking it for a shark, they soon realized the flash of blue and sheer power of the line confirmed it was a marlin. The catch shatters Massachusetts’ state record and nearly matches the world record (1,402 lbs, caught off Brazil). Experts estimate the fish is 25–30 years old, and its head is being analyzed since such giants rarely appear in these cold waters. The captain joked about “war marks” on his boat—and yes, eating…
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