Tuna pricePhoto:ShutterstockA fish weighing 342 kg was caught on Tuesday in the Hokkaido area using a longline fishing method that uses hundreds and even thousands of baited hooks attached to a long rope. The fish turned out to be the most expensive in the history of trades. The previous record was set in 2001, when 20.2 million yen was paid for a tuna. Interestingly, the legendary . The giant fish was purchased at an unprecedented price by a restaurant owner in the capital's Ginza district and a Chinese company that runs a chain of sushi bars in Hong Kong. Japan is the world's main consumer of tuna. These fish from the mackerel family are valued here more than cars. In the past few years, the demand for tuna has been steadily growing. Prices have also risen along with it. The cost of 100 g of the delicacy reaches $80 in Japanese restaurants. The popularity of the sea predator has a negative impact on its population. Many species are now on the verge of extinction. Interestingly, according to scientists, tuna should not be in every woman's diet. Experts from the University of Ottawa believe that regular consumption of cod fish guarantees unearthly sensations in sex for a woman suffering from a lack of a full orgasm.
