I have heard they can grow up to 200lb, but i’m not totally sure. Here is a picture of a 40kg one.
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This enormous skate was caught by Liz Melrose while surfcasting at Coopers Lagoon near the Rakaia River mouth. It weighed a hefty 40kg and measured seven feet in length.
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