Controversy at Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament as disqualification costs fishing crew $3M prize.
TL;DR
The crew of Sensation lost out on over $3 million in prize money after the 619.4-pound blue marlin they caught was disqualified due to "mutilation" caused by a shark or other marine animal, according to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. The crew of Sushi won first place in the tournament and prize money totaling $2,769,438.
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- Massive marlin disqualified from N.C. fishing tournament, costing crew $3.5M title Yahoo Sports
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