Pub Cooks Up Record Breaking Fish & Chips

In a small village in the Yorkshire Dales, a giant halibut was cooked to break the world record for the largest portion of fish and chips, previously held by the USA. The cooking process involved challenges like finding a pan large enough and heating it for hours. The final weight of the fish and chips was 96 pounds, surpassing the previous record. The event was a success, with all the fish consumed, marking a victory for the village.

What was the grand total weight of the fish and chips combined?

What evidence was provided regarding the edibility of the world record-breaking fish?