Everyone has a fish they're terrified of.
For some, it’s the great white shark; for others, its the dreaded piranha.
Piranhas live in freshwater lakes and rivers in South America.
These scary looking fish are known for their razor-sharp teeth and powerful jaws.
And while many types of piranha are harmless, there are some that are really nasty and dangerous.
The red-bellied piranha is one of the most aggressive species alive today.
These fish typically travel in large groups for protection.
And the more threatened or hungry they become, the more vicious the attack.
These piranhas are capable of feeding frenzies that can strip a fish to the bone in seconds.
They take turns biting with such incredible speed that it looks like the surrounding water
is boiling!
Some have compared an attack by a school of piranhas to being repeatedly stabbed by a
thousand razor blades.
Small children in particular are at risk because their splashing attract these fish.
And *never* get in the water if you have an open or bleeding cut.
A recent news story from Brazil reported an accident involving a young girl killed in
a piranha attack after falling out of a canoe.
Most piranha encounters are not life threatening and usually result in bites to your feet or
hands.
But with such incredibly strong jaws, a few unlucky people have actually lost an entire
toe or finger, bone included!
It’s believed that hundreds of starving piranha can devour the flesh of an average
sized adult in a matter of minutes.
But that has not yet been proven.
So if you must get into the water with them, consider creating a diversion by throwing
a dead animal or some raw meat downstream from your position.
But you better move fast before they notice you!
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