A giant bluefin tuna that stunned swimmers after entering Balluta Bay yesterday sadly died just minutes later, with crowds quickly gathering around the animal as it lay on the shore.The tuna was first spotted swimming erratically in the bay before eventually becoming stranded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Videos shared with Lovin Malta captured the unusual sight, with many beachgoers initially watching from a distance as the fish struggled in the shallow water. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)However, after the tuna died, dozens of people approached the animal, with several posing for photos beside its carcass, touching it and gathering around it as more images circulated on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Photos of the tuna also appear to show cuts and lesions on its body, as well as clouded eyes, suggesting it may have already been injured before reaching the bay.The exact cause of the tuna’s death remains unknown.•