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Rare Atlantic Wreckfish Caught Off Cornwall Coast
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- A rare Atlantic wreckfish was caught off Cornwall, United Kingdom, highlighting the unusual presence of Polyprion americanus in shallow waters and potentially surpassing the British rod-caught record.
- Angler Owen Mates hooked Polyprion americanus about ten miles from shore in Falmouth Bay while targeting blue sharks.
- The fish measured 70–80 cm and weighed 10–12 lb.
- It was released after photos.
