TikTok Video Shows Lucky Fisherman That Caught and Ate Big Honeycomb Eel Worth R6 600, Netizens Disappointed

• A lucky fisherman captured a honeycomb fish, but the man's following actions disappointed some internet users
• Honeycomb eels, known for their distinctive markings resembling a honeycomb, are a marvel of nature's intricate design abilities
• A video showing the big catch, which is worth thousands of rand, before it was devoured has people all worked up

An unidentified African fisherman caught a huge honeycomb eel worth thousands, but he ate it.

TikTok blog @porche_blog shared a video of the big catch lying on the ground as people gathered to watch it.

According to the blog, the fisherman consumed the massive catch with his friends, an action that was frowned upon by internet users. The blog claimed selling the fish would have yielded serious money.

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How much is a honeycomb eel worth?

The honeycomb fish, scientifically known as Acanthostracion polygonum, derives its name from the intricate honeycomb-like patterns that adorn its vibrant body and are often found in the warm waters of coral reefs.

Netizens pegged the cost of a honeycomb eel at R5 300 and R6 600.

"It is Honeycomb Moray Eel. The International market price for a fully grown one is $344," a TikTokker, Aequitas, said.

Another fish enthusiast, Bin Mansir on TikTok, opined:

"It’s honeycomb moray eel and it's $276."

Watch the video below:

People react to the big honeycomb fish catch

nwachukwu said:

"No be to catch am be the problem, where he go sell am?"

Dr.GOD said:

"At least both him and his friends are now worth $3.1 million."

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Dre said:

"This is what it means when they say you don't chop money."

clintonmathias375 said:

"Bro just made history in his family. First man to eat that amount in this hard time."

Man catches fish with his bare hands

In a similar story, Briefly News reported that a man impressed netizens when he caught fish with his bare hands.

The fisherman's unique fishing method was recorded and posted on Twitter, where he is covered in dirt and blending with the environment to fool the fish.

His method seems to work because the man bagged many fish.

Source: Legit.ng