How Big Do Halibut Get?

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Halibut are fascinating giants living in the great depths of our oceans. But how big can they really get?

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Atlantic halibut are the biggest member of the halibut family. They can reach a maximum size of about 15 feet and 700lb.

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Pacific halibut can reach a maximum size of about 8 feet and 500lb.

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Halibut have evolved to be that big. Being that large (and wide) gives you a huge advantage when fighting off bigger predators.

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The biggest halibut inhabit the northeastern parts of the Atlantic. Norway is known to produce true monster halibut!

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Halibut can reach a maximum age of 50 to 55 years, which is really respectable for a fish species.

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Get even more fascinating facts about the various sizes of halibut via the link below!

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