Unusual 70 kilogram Tiger Fish Arrives at Jalpaiguri Market in Bengaluru—Which Is It Worth?

Just two days before, Ajay Das, a fish seller at the Jalpaiguri Fish Market in Bengal, was overwhelmed with clients as they flocked to his kiosk. The reason for all the excitement was a 70-kilogram tiger fish that was just captured in Bihar’s Ganges and brought to the Jalpaiguri Market for sale.

One Saturday morning, the unusual species arrived in Jalpaiguri from Bihar and caused quite a stir at Ajay Das’s fish store. There was a lively mood at the fish market as people flocked to see the incredible fish, which was enormous and heavy. The enormous fish was ultimately sold for Rs 500 per kilogram after eager bidders haggled with Ajay Das. Amit Sarkar, a client, was shocked by the fish’s enormous size. He said he had never seen a specimen this big. He was also taken aback by how reasonably priced it was.

Fish vendor Ashok Shan reflected on the past, saying that the market had not seen a fish this big since 2010. But until recently, this was the first time a fish of this size had appeared in the Jalpaiguri fish market. It’s interesting to note that another extremely enormous fish was found in the Karla River in Jalpaiguri a few days before to this occurrence. After a protracted fight in the water, resident Sanjeev Das speared the fish, identifying it as American roe.

This find continues a string of noteworthy fish findings that began a few months ago with a 150 kilogram fish that was taken on Digha beach. The unexpected emergence of such a large fish in the estuary surprised the fishermen in Digha. The fish, which was brought by a fisherman from Paradwip, Odisha, attracted large audiences who were excited to see the show, highlighting the curiosity that people have about these incredible catches.

The latest wave of enormous fish finds not only highlights the variety of marine life in these areas but also gives the neighborhood fish markets a distinct character that captivates the interest of both merchants and patrons.