A fishing crew lost out on over $3 million in tournament prize money after the 619.4-pound blue marlin they caught was disqualified due to a likely shark bite injury.
A fishing crew lost out on more than $3 million in tournament prize money after the 619.4-pound blue marlin they caught was disqualified because of a likely shark bite injury.A fishing crew lost out on over $3 million in tournament prize money after the 619.
Indeed, a photo of the happy crew and the hanging marlin shows the marlin had visible wounds on its underside and near its tail. "This decision is consistent with prior decisions made by the tournament in similar circumstances over the last 65 years," the tournament added.
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