For the past couple of years, I’ve been making regular trips to Land’s End between October and late December to witness the incredible Bluefin Tuna feeding frenzies that unfold just offshore. It’s one of those seasonal spectacles that feels almost unreal to see in person, these huge, powerful fish gathering in numbers along the Cornish coast to hunt sardines, mackerel and garfish.

On this visit, I was stunned to spot a couple of snorkellers out there in the thick of it, right among the action, calmly watching as the tuna tore through the surface. The fish were feeding aggressively, creating bursts of white water as they chased what I believe were garfish.

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna are among the fastest and most formidable predators in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour and growing well over two metres in length. To see them this close to shore, especially around Land’s End, is a reminder of just how wild Cornwall’s waters can be.

The return of these “monster” tuna to Cornish waters in recent years has been a fascinating development, with scientists suggesting that the warming seas and abundant prey have made this part of the UK an increasingly attractive feeding ground. For those lucky enough to witness it, it’s an unforgettable experience, a glimpse into the untamed side of the Atlantic, right on the edge of Cornwall.

I’m planning to get out there myself soon to film these incredible fish underwater and capture more of what makes this phenomenon so special. Until then, the memory of that day, snorkellers floating just metres from one of nature’s most powerful predators, is enough to keep me hooked.

I have to say i’m pretty addicted to getting footage of these magnificent creatures. I have hours and hours worth that i’m currently compiling into a ‘best of’ video so watch this space.