"River Monsters" host Jeremy Wade recalls his encounter with the terrifying "demon fish," known by science as the goliath tigerfish. This freshwater monster is built like an underwater hyena.
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River Monsters: Demon Fish: Jaws of Death
"River Monsters" host Jeremy Wade recalls his encounter with the terrifying "demon fish," known by science as the goliath tigerfish. This freshwater monster is built like an underwater hyena.
Added: Apr 5, 2010
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