Epic shot of leaping tuna almost as good as photographer’s reaction

Dramatic footage showing a giant tuna nearly leaping into a boat while chasing a bait is circulating this week via social media.

“Incredible capture by [Daniel Svensson Persson] of this bluefin fully launching itself right next to the boat⁠,” BD Outdoors exclaimed Wednesday via Instagram. (See video below.)

The footage is compelling because the tuna approaches like a missile and is only yards from the vessel when it leaps. But the highlight might be a jubilant Persson’s reaction while communicating to friends that he had just timed a perfect shot.

Check out the footage: