Fukushima Freak Fish Catch

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It was caught by a fisherman off the Japanese Island of Hokkaido and is the largest wolffish ever recorded. At over 6 feet long (roughly double the normal size), the speculation is that it is essentially a mutant caused by radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

This is like the "12 FOOT LONG RATTLESNAKE" picture that went around a while back.

Look at the size of his hands in the picture in relation to his head. Either the fisherman also has abnormally large hands, or it's a out of perspective / relative picture. Classic "fish tale."

My guess is it's only average size, or only slightly larger than average.
 

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Look at the size of his hands in the picture in relation to his head. Either the fisherman also has abnormally large hands, or it's a out of perspective / relative picture. Classic "fish tale."

My guess is it's only average size, or only slightly larger than average.
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. I'm thinking it's closer to three feet than six...
 

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