No fish is worth that much money or breaking the law. I understand people want what they want and when they want. I believe there are good reasons some species are and should be illegal. Laws are in place for a good reason. People are irresponsible and it is unfortunate that many can't have something because of a few. But the impact of invasive species or other reasons is more important than selfish wants.
There are plenty of cool legal fish. That's good enough for me.
Obviously it is worth that much, or people wouldn't pay that much. A classic phrase from ancient times;
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. Publilius Syrus, (fl. 85–43 BC)
And not all laws are in place for a good reason, certainly not this one. This coming from someone who lives in a land where one can legally own this species. In this case the law is stupid, based solely on ignorance and greed.