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"It’s the camera angle."

It may be the lens that was used, too. It looks to me like his elbows are very close to his body to help support the weight of the fish. What would be the point in faking this photo anyway?

It's neither the camera angle nor the lens. The fish is being held out farther from his body. Since it is closer to the camera, it looks bigger than it would if he had held it right next to his body like the guy did who is the current record holder. Also, notice the difference in girth in the record holding fish (in one of the posts above) compared to the one this guy is holding. Notice there's nothing in the story about the weight and length having been verified. Why would anyone want to claim something that wasn't true? Look at politics, but then think of the term "fish story" and you'll see that it's not uncommon.

"think of the term "fish story" and you'll see that it's not uncommon."

But most fish stories aren't covered in the news with photographs only to be easily refuted. Your 15 minutes of fame will turn into a lifetime of ridicule.