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River Monsters

 

THE RIVER MONSTER FISH
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Meet the killer fish from River Monsters. See incredible pictures, find out what they're like, learn why some are considered maneaters and others are just misunderstood, and more!

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  • ALLIGATOR GAR
    An ancient fish with an alligator-like head and a devilish reputation. Is the alligator gar a maneater or just misunderstood?
     
    ARAPAIMA
    This massive killer has been roaming the waters of the Amazon River since the Jurassic age.
     
    BULL SHARK
    Sharks only live in the ocean, right? Guess again. This killer can tolerate fresh water, allowing it to travel far up rivers.
     
    CANDIRU CATFISH
    The tiny Candiru catfish is the most feared fish in the Amazon River. Find out about its very nasty habits.
  • GOONCH CATFISH
    An alleged maneater, the goonch catfish lives in the Great Kali River, where it can grow to the size of a person.
     
    PIRAIBA CATFISH
    The largest catfish in the Amazon River, the piraiba has a sordid reputation for biting off more than it can chew.
     
    PIRANHA
    Working in large packs, this tiny terror can strip away meat down to the bone in a matter of minutes.
     
    WELS CATFISH
    Hailing from Europe and Russia, the wels catfish has been accused of feasting on people as far back as the 15th century.
 
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