Top 10 Most Expensive Fish In The World

Surely many of us were interested in the question, which fish is the most expensive, and it would seem, well, what is it about fish that it costs such mind-boggling amounts?

We are inviting you to learn about the most expensive fish in the world that have ever been caught. Let's arrange the most expensive fish in ascending order of their value.

• 10. Fugu fish (price $100-500)

  How much does fugu cost? Fugu, also called ball fish, is recognized by culinary experts as one of the most dangerous to use as food. Only trained culinary masters are allowed to cut it using a special technology, only then it becomes available to fans of restaurant extreme sports and exotic dishes. Due to the complexity of cooking, a small portion of this fish can cost up to $500. No wonder the Japanese consider this delicacy the most expensive in their country.

• 9. Goldfish (price $1.5 thousand)

  No one would refuse a goldfish in their property, even if it results in quite a sum. In the waters of the South Korean island of Cheyu, there are goldfish with scales that cast a stunning golden tint. But the price of this treasure reaches 1.5 thousand dollars. Very cool!

• 8. Beluga albino (price $2.5 thousand)

  Fine caviar of albino beluga fish is appreciated everywhere. Speaking of the most expensive fish in the world, it is worth noting why they are highly valued. You can say about the albino beluga - due to the fact that it spawns only once a century. Its weight can reach one ton. And for 100 grams of its caviar, you will have to pay 2.5 thousand dollars. Luxurious delicacy!

• 7. Arowana (price $80 thousand)

  The beautiful aquarium fish arowana, also called the dragon fish, is highly valued by fish collectors and admirers of the unique inhabitants of the seas. According to legend, happiness is guaranteed to the owner of such a fish. These fish, which belong to the oldest species, can be seen in the aquariums decorating the offices of the world's largest corporations.

• 6. Tuna weighing 108 kilograms (price $178 thousand)

  The tuna, unique in size, is called the champion - because of its price paid by the buyer. Large tunas are not a rare prey for fishermen. Soon, a new record was set at an auction in Tokyo.

• 5. Tuna weighing 200 kilograms (price $230 thousand)

  Another record holder was also sold in Tokyo. Weighing almost twice as much tuna was estimated at 230 thousand dollars. This was the record for the year 2000 of this auction.

• 4. Russian sturgeon (price $289 thousand)

  The most expensive of the Russian sturgeons is recognized as a specimen caught back in 1924 by local fishermen in the Tikhaya Pine River. The sturgeon weighted 1.227 tons, while the caviar it gave - 245 kilograms. It is for this caviar of excellent quality that sturgeons are ranked among the most valuable fish in the world. At today's auction, that sturgeon would be sold for at least $289,000.

• 3. Platinum arowana (price $400 thousand)

  A unique mutant fish called the platinum arowana stands out from the dragon fish family with its unique coloration. The owner of this phenomenon, who lives in Singapore, absolutely does not agree to part with his favorite pet, despite the big money offered.

• 2. Tuna weighing 269 kilograms (price $730 thousand)

  The record holder among tuna is a specimen that was caught and sold in 2012. Due to its weight and its price - it was sold for $730,000 - this tuna is considered the largest and most expensive in history. And it is also sold in the Tokyo market.

• 1. Bluefin tuna, weighing 222 kilograms (price $1.76 million)

  The champion's pedestal among the most expensive fish is occupied by bluefin tuna, which has reached a weight of 222 kilograms, for which the buyer paid over 1.5 million dollars. He also broke his own earlier record for buying heavyweight tuna. A small piece of this record-breaking tuna costs 20 euros.