Massive Tuna Fish Commits Suicide After Getting Agitated With Flash Photography [WATCH]

A tuna fish slammed itself into the aquarium glass and died on the spot while the spectators were left shocked at the unexpected incident.

Giant Tuna Fish Commits Suicide in Front of the Spectators

There is a reason flash photography is discouraged in aquariums. A story of a tuna seemingly committing suicide at a big aquarium has renewed the calls to ban flash photography.

The story has resurfaced after Daily Star picked it. But the video was shared by Shiok Entertainment Hub five years ago.

The clip features a giant aquarium with marine life. Many people gather outside the aquarium holding cameras, presumably to take photos or videos of the amazing sight. The multiple flashes in the background are noticeable.

At the 28-second mark, a tuna fish can be seen suddenly appearing in the camera frame. Apparently, it swam head-on into the glass and died immediately.

Its lifeless body slowly submerges, and the water surrounding it turns red. The spectators were shocked at what they witnessed. Their gasps can be heard in the video.

One netizen said it was the first time she saw several people taking flash photography. The user said it was very sad because it could have been prevented if flash photography had been banned.

A fisherman also commented on the video and said based on his experience, tuna are attracted to flashy things. He suspected the camera flashes triggered the tuna to see it as bait. Its instincts kicked in, so it swam toward the cameras and smashed into the aquarium.

Why It's Important to Ban Flash Photography In Aquariums

The video was reportedly shared on Reddit, and the death of the tuna sparked outrage. Many were furious at the tourists who probably did not follow the rules. However, some wondered if flash photography was allowed in the aquarium because there were many flashes in the video.

Flash photography can have an impact on highly reflective acrylic displays like aquariums and swimming pools, Pool Magazine reported. When a flash is utilized in these kinds of settings, the light may reflect off the acrylic surface, confounding the animals inside and causing them to get disoriented.

For instance, a camera's flash may imitate reflective light reflecting off the water in an aquarium. The fish may become disoriented and confused because they may believe that the water is still moving in that direction. Some animals may become distressed or even aggressive as they may feel frightened or bewildered by the flash.

Similarly, a flash from a camera may produce reflections in a pool that swimmers may find confusing. If the swimmers are in the middle of a lap or the pool is crowded, this could be particularly hazardous.

Many locations with acrylic displays, such as aquariums and swimming pools, forbid flash photography due to these possible effects. In addition to ensuring the safety of the swimmers and animals, this is also done to protect other visitors, such as photographers.

Thus, if you see a "no flash photography," follow it because it is placed for a reason.

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