Taitung Awards NT$200,000 for First Black Tuna Catch Over 175kg

Taitung County Government is offering a reward of NT$200,000 to the fishing boat that catches the first black tuna weighing over 175kg, as a way to acknowledge the hard work of fishermen. The 'Sheng Tai Feng Hao' fishing boat successfully claimed this year's 'First Tuna' title. To be eligible for the reward, fishing boats must be registered in Taitung, possess legal fishing qualifications, catch the tuna within Taiwan's coastal waters, meet the weight and live fish requirements, and complete the necessary reporting and auction procedures. On April 28th, the 'Nan Xing Hao' caught a live black tuna weighing 155kg, which fell short of the 175kg threshold. Today, the 'Sheng Tai Feng Hao' brought good news to Xin'gang Fishing Harbor with a catch that met all requirements, including being a live fish upon hook-up. Captain Chen Wu-sheng attributed the success to accumulated experience and judgment, in addition to luck. The Xin'gang District Fishermen's Association stated that the exact weight of the winning tuna will be kept confidential until the auction on May 4th, which will be presided over by Taitung County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling.