Wow, that's a big one

It is the largest catfish caught since Thailand began keeping records in 1981, said Dr. Zeb Hogan, WWF scientist. WWF and National Geographic Society started a conservation project exploring rivers and lakes around the world seeking evidence of the largest freshwater fish on Earth. "My study of giant freshwater fish is showing a clear and global pattern - the largest fish species are disappearing," says Hogan. The Mekong River Basin is home to more species of giant fish than any other river on Earth. It is also the most productive river fishery in the world.

An impressive catch - pity it was caught in a net.