Mumbai, September 1: Recently surfaced horrifying images show that a tuna fish 'killed itself' after being photographed with a flash in an aquarium. The disturbing photos, which were shared on the social networking site Reddit, ignited discussions on whether or not flash photography is appropriate in aquariums. In an upsetting video from an unidentified aquarium exhibit, tourists can be seen snapping flash photos of the fish tank.

As the video continues, viewers can see a tuna fish suddenly swim head-on against the glass before sinking to the aquarium's bottom. Visitors were horrified by the horrific occurrence, and several were heard gasping as a result of what they saw. A Reddit member was disturbed by the incident and commented on the video, saying that flash photography in aquariums should be prohibited since it might upset and frighten fish. Baby Shark Born in Italy Aquarium Filled With Only Female Sharks For A Decade.

Other users discussed the problems with flash photography and how they would have handled the circumstance. I've always abided by the "no flash photography" policy at an aquarium, but I never understood why or what may occur, one user said. Another wrote,"I'll start tearing them a new one when I see the flash after seeing this."

"It's all those people who don't even know what flash is, let alone how to turn it off," another Reddit member commented. "For some people, Open phone, click button, picture! is the height of sophistication", a user wrote. "While I understand the outrage that this caused a fish to kill itself, I suspect it was not intentional," a third person wrote. Rare Sea Dragons on Display in Southern California Aquarium! (Watch Video).

Acrylic displays, which are highly reflective surfaces that might be influenced by flash photography, are commonly seen in aquariums and swimming pools. In these settings, light can reflect off the acrylic surface and produce reflections, which may confuse the animals within.

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