Massachusetts Fishermen Reel In Record-Breaking 1,260-Pound Blue Marlin Off East Coast

Two Massachusetts fishermen landed a 1,260-pound blue marlin, falling just short of the world record for the largest Atlantic blue marlin caught off the East Coast, after initially thinking it was a shark and spending three hours reeling it in. The fish measured over 14 feet long and weighed more than any previously recorded catch in the region. The massive catch has sparked excitement among local fishing communities and marine biologists. It remains to be seen if this record-breaking marlin will hold up as official.