MANAUS, BRAZIL — A fishing trip drew attention for the large quantity of jaraqui fish caught Sunday (Aug. 23) in the Cacau Pirêra area of Iranduba, in Brazil's Amazonas state.

Images recorded during the fishing activity show a boat almost completely filled with fish after the fishermen carried out what is known locally as a “redada,” a traditional technique used by river communities to catch fish.

“Look at this, folks. Net fishing. Jaraqui, Cacau Pirêra, Iranduba, Amazonas, here today. Aug. 23, 2026. Look at that. One redada. Come on, boy, pull,” said the man who recorded the images.

In the video, which went viral on social media, one of the fishermen can be seen inside the boat removing jaraquis from the net while others take part in the activity. The large quantity of fish caught drew the attention of people who witnessed the scene.

Jaraqui is one of the best-known fish in the cuisine and food culture of Amazonas. Fishing for the species is part of the daily life of many river communities and represents an important source of food and income for families living near the rivers.

Amazon Agency