World Record Tuna: The Largest Tuna Ever Caught

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Written by A-Z Animals Staff

Published: March 25, 2025

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According to the National Fisheries Institute, 88% of American households have dined on canned tuna fish. For an animal that ends up on dinner plates quite so often, it is surprising to discover that tuna can grow to massive sizes. But it’s true. Tuna fish can grow very large — even as heavy as a cow. People have caught some very large tuna fish over the years. Have you ever wondered how big the largest tuna ever caught is? Watch to find out.


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