Witness This Shocking Impact Of Flash On Tuna Fish In Aquarium

A distressing incident recently came into light from Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium as a large tuna fish collided itself into the aquarium glass. The moment the fish crashed on the glass was captured on camera and rapidly went viral on Reddit. The footage triggered a serious discussion regarding the adverse effects of flash photography on marine life in aquariums. In the video, spectators are seen gathered around a massive tank, some just enjoy seeing the fishes swim, while others are seen clicking the pictures their flashes on. Tragically, the intense flashes seem to have impacted a large tuna, causing it to collide with the glass and reportedly, the creature died on the spot.

The video appears ordinary at first, but the clip takes a shocking turn as the camera pans to the right. The tuna is seen swimming at a quicker pace and crashes into the glass. Following the collision, blood is visible from its front, startling other fish nearby. Some eagle eyed redditors claimed that the individual who took the flash photo was unaware of the incident and continued taking pictures after turning the flash off.

The video, posted on Reddit, received over 1 Lakh upvotes, prompting discussions about the ban on flash photography in aquariums due to its impact on fishes. Other suggested alternative approaches to handle such situations.

Reacting to the clip, a user wrote, “Had to watch 8 times to see where the fish started from.”

Another asked, “it’s killing me that she just casually takes another photo. Are you even looking at the fish?”

“Judging by their body language, it looks like they don’t even notice the fish die. They are so focused on getting the whale they just turn the flash off and try for another shot,” a comment read.

A user wrote, “I feel sad about that fish now.”

An individual shared, “It looks like it was instant death at least, so no suffering, poor thing.”

Another mentioned, “The person that used the flash, they turned it off after and then took another photo of the fish after it hit the glass.”

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) claims that certain tuna species, referred to as the Ferraris of the ocean, are capable of reaching speeds up to 43 miles per hour. Despite their incredible speed, species like them can grow up to ten feet in length and weigh as much as 2000 pounds, surpassing the weight of an average horse. The unique body shape and strong fins of these tuna species enables these ocean creatures to travel in the water with exceptional speed.