Angler Uncovers Key Detail in Viral Tuna Video That Shocked Many
A viral fishing video reveals a surprising detail about a tuna chase, highlighting the return of this legendary predator to Swedish waters.
Robin Galczewski, Tuna, Sweden, Öresund Strait, Fishing, Wildlife
At first glance, the video looks like a massive shark leaping out of the water. But hold on, it’s actually a tuna going after its prey. Galczewski was thrilled, not just for the photo, but because he had a personal connection to this moment.
Growing up in Sweden during the ’80s, he heard tales of tuna in the Öresund strait, but he never saw one. He reminisced about fishing with his dad, only catching small fish like cod and herring. It felt like a legend to him.
In 2015, reports of tuna sightings started popping up, and by 2018, he saw some shaky footage. He began his quest to find them in 2022, but it took a while. Then one day, while out on the boat, his son shouted, “Over there!”
Suddenly, the ocean erupted. Galczewski described it as seeing a unicorn. Fast forward to 2024, and he was back, determined to snap the perfect picture.
They found the tuna quickly, thanks to the abundance of garfish. But getting close was tricky. His son spotted the garfish jumping, and then the tuna charged. It was all about being ready to capture the moment.
The video went viral after he shared it on Instagram, and he found himself in the media spotlight. While many were captivated by his reaction, he felt the real story was about the environment.
He pointed out that overfishing has led to a decline in cod, herring, and salmon in Sweden. The return of the tuna symbolizes hope for the natural world.
Galczewski believes that with proper environmental efforts, positive changes are possible. Before the tuna returned, many young people thought they were tiny because they only saw them in cans. Now, they’re attracting tourists eager to witness these magnificent fish.
With the cod fishery dwindling, some fishermen had to sell their boats. But now, they’re offering tuna tours instead, taking people out to watch the tuna jump. The joy from the kids on those boats is priceless.