Rare shark weighing two quintals caught off Digha Coast, sold to pharma firm

A shark weighing nearly two quintals was caught in the fishermen’s net in the sea adjoining Digha on Thursday. The rare catch drew significant attention as such fish are usually caught only twice or thrice a year. The shark was later taken to the Mohana International Fish Landing Centre in West Bengal for sale.

Nearly five to six pharmaceutical companies from West Bengal arrived to bid for the shark, as its various parts are used in developing medicines for major health ailments. Different sections of the fish are considered to have medicinal value, which has led to strong demand in the market.

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Locals Gather to Witness Rare Fish

A large crowd of locals gathered at the landing centre to witness the rare catch. The shark was finally sold through auction on Friday to a pharmaceutical company from West Bengal. Fishermen said the rarity of such a catch made it even more valuable and exquisite.

The large fish drew a significant crowd, as it is unusual for such catches to occur. People from nearby areas gathered to catch a glimpse of the rare fish.

Recent Rare Catch in Sonepur

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Recently, Sonepur district’s Binika town witnessed a rare catch on August 11 when fishermen in the Chirasrota Mahanadi River netted a catfish species weighing around one kilogram. The fish, covered in sharp thorns across its entire body and marked with distinctive black-and-white patterns, quickly became the centre of attention, attracting a large crowd eager to catch a glimpse.