Photos and clips of him struggling to pull the freshwater ” monster ” up have attracted nearly 10,000 likes, comments and shares. The Malaysian Department of Fisheries has asked people not to release this arowana into public waters because it is listed as a prohibited species under the Fisheries Act 1985. (Photo: worldofbuzz) 

The arowana, or arowana, with the scientific name Arapaima gigas, was first discovered in the Amazon River basin. This is a rare fish species that has been included in the World Red Book. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Arowana is an intelligent fish because it has a fairly developed brain. This fish can recognize its owner, and act happily and cling to him when he approaches. (Photo: Pinterest) 

In addition, the arowana has the ability to breathe by gulping air above the water surface. (Photo: Nausicaa) 

The main color of the arapaima is gray-yellow while the neck and tail are mainly dark red. The fish has a dorsal fin and a very large layer of dark red scales on its body. (Photo: Winder Lab)

 The arapaima is a bottom-dwelling fish. Each day, a giant arapaima can consume 5kg of food. (Photo: Wikidata) 

The arapaima lays eggs about 5-6 times a year. They reproduce during the rainy months, from July to November. (Photo: iNaturalist) 

According to Eastern culture, the arapaima is also believed to bring prosperity and fortune to the owner. (Photo: AquaInfo) 

In Vietnam, depending on the size and weight, each arapaima costs from a few million to tens of millions. Fish weighing hundreds of kilograms can be priced up to hundreds of millions. (Photo: Stocksy)