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They aren't.Although they can be dangerous on feeding frenzies, they do not normally attack people. Sharks are far more dangerous to people.
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What is the most dangores fresh water fish?
Piranhas are freshwater and quite dangerous.
Are piranhas more dangerous than sharks?
Depending on the species of shark and the number of piranhas, supposedly piranhas could be more dangerous. What makes piranhas so dangerous is the fact that they swim in schools of 100 strong. Even so, both animals are misunderstood because of movies like Jaws and Piranhas. Both animals should be treated with respect.
Why are piranhas dangerous?
The piranhas will kill and eat any animal alive in water in large groups.
Are pirhannas more dangerous than sharkes?
both can be as dangerous as they attack when they smell blood in the water. However as piranhas hunt in groups of up to 20 i believe piranhas are more dangerous.
What is the most a piranha can weigh?
Piranhas are one of the most aggressive and dangerous fish for an aquarium. Generally, they will beat on each other 'till only one is left. Piranhas in length can be18 inches, and its weight can get to over 5 pounds.
Are there really piranhas?
yes, but not as dangerous as the ones in pirahnas 3D
What are the colors of piranhas?
Piranhas can be different color based on the species. Most piranhas are black with an orange chest.
Are all piranhas red?
No, auctually most piranhas aren't red like the Black Piranha
What is worse a piranha or a shark?
A lot! Obviously they are both fish, but sharks are members of the class Chondrichthyes (or cartilaginous fish) and piranhas belong to Osteichthyes (bony fish), along with the majority of fish species. They are taxonomically separated after phylum, so pretty early on in the system. There are more physical differences, such as the fact that most sharks are salt water and piranhas live in fresh water, but that is the biggest difference.
Are there Parana in the Nile river?
The Amazon Rivers are the home for the world most dangerous fishes called Piranhas. Piranhas are found in the Amazon basin, in the Orinoco, in rivers of the Guyanas, in the Paraguay-Paraná, and the São Francisco River systems. This means that piranhas are found in South America. In the other hand I read that piranhas was an invading species in some parts of the Mississippi river and in the nile river but this information came to me a long time ago and I cant find the source.
What is the most unknown fact about piranhas?
They are vegetarians
Is Amazon River dangerous?
The amazon river can be dangerous because it is deep in most places, and even amazon river creeks can get up to 6 ft deep. There are also many dangerous animals like piranhas, electric eels, alligators, caimans, and anacondas that can attack swimming people.
