The Only Fish That Can Survive Deadly Piranha Attack (2024)

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The Only Fish That Can Survive Deadly Piranha Attack? ›

Scientists have found that a freshwater fish called Arapaima gigas, which lives in the Amazon River in Brazil, has developed tough armour that protects them from piranha bites. Now these fish are being used to help develop new types of body armour to protect people against bullets and knife attacks.

Barracudas are more dangerous than piranhas. The Wels is a European catfish that grows to 3 meters and 200 kilograms. They've been known to go after people. Big groupers won't go after you unless they're cornered, but at 800 pounds these things are completely capable of ruining your life.

Examples. Species of puffer fish (the family Tetraodontidae) are the most poisonous in the world, and the second most poisonous vertebrate after the golden dart frog.

There are sometimes warning signs at high-risk locations and beaches in such areas are sometimes protected by a barrier. Most piranha attacks on humans only result in minor injuries, typically to the feet or hands, but they are occasionally more serious and very rarely can be fatal.

Great White Shark

In the areas where they are most common, white sharks are responsible for numerous unprovoked, and sometimes fatal, attacks on swimmers, divers, surfers, kayakers, and even small boats.

Betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are named for their male-against-male aggression. Although individual behavior may vary, most male betta fish in the pet fish trade need to be kept in separate aquariums, and shouldn't even be able to see other males.

Great White Sharks are considered to be one of the most dangerous sharks in the world. They are known for their large size, powerful jaws, and sharp teeth. They are apex predators and are capable of attacking and killing marine mammals, including seals, dolphins, and even smaller whales.

Piranhas aren't apex predators—they're prey to caimans, birds, river dolphins, and other large pescatarian fish.

It is true that many humans have lost a finger or toe to piranhas, but death is highly unlikely, despite many people swimming in piranha-infested waters in South America on a regular basis.

What animal kills the most humans? ›

The Australian box jellyfish is considered the most venomous marine animal. They may not look dangerous, but the sting from a box jellyfish could be enough to send you to Davy Jones's locker-a watery grave, that is.

Piranha. Their dangers are well-known thanks to the movies based on Piranhas. Native to South American rivers, these fishes have razor-sharp teeth and aggressive feeding behavior. Piranhas are capable of stripping flesh from prey within minutes.

Piranhas' natural predators include crocodiles, Amazon river dolphins (botos), and herons. With the decline of these predators, piranha populations are increasing in certain rivers. Humans also hunt piranhas for their meat and for the pet trade.

The Black Piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus) is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the piranha world. These apex predators are the largest and most aggressive of the Piranha species, boasting a muscular physique best described as "bodybuilder on steroids."

Hemibagrus wyckii – Crystal-eyed Catfish (Bagrus wyckii, Mystus wyckii) is probably one of the most aggressive species of fish, sometimes known as the Asian Red tail catfish (ARTC). All catfish are predatory, but ARTC are the super jerks of the fish world.