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no piranhas do not attack people they just eat the meat

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Is it true that piranhas always kill humans?

Piranhas only attack when hungry or threatened


Are piranhas a threat to humans?

Only if the humans insist on being in the water where the piranhas are.


Will piranhas attack every time a person is in the water?

No, piranhas do not attack every time a person is in the water. While they are known for their sharp teeth and aggressive feeding behavior, they typically only pose a threat when they feel threatened, are in a breeding season, or when food is scarce. In most cases, piranhas are more likely to avoid humans than to attack them.


Why do piranhas eat humans?

piranhas eat humans beacause theyare attracted to blood


Why piranhas attack people?

Piranhas do not just attack people for no reason. They may go into a feeding frenzy at the smell of blood and they will attack if they sense frenzied movement like that of a fledgling bird falling into the water. Really they, like many animals, can find much easier prey than humans so attacks on humans are rare although they do occasionally happen when water levels are low.


Do snakeheads act like piranha's and attack people?

Snakeheads and piranhas are quite different in behavior. Piranhas are known for their aggressive feeding habits and can attack in schools, especially when provoked or in defense of their territory. Snakeheads, on the other hand, are predatory fish but do not typically exhibit aggressive behavior towards humans. While they can be invasive and pose a threat to local ecosystems, they are not known to attack people like piranhas can.


Will piranhas attack if disturbed by humans?

Piranhas are timid fish and only really attack when feel threatened and incredibly hungry. They are also very small so it would really take many piranhas to eat a human. Piranhas have a single row of very sharp teeth and have a voracious appetite for meat. the types of piranhas are Red-bellied piranha, Black piranha, White piranha, Gold piranha, and Wimple piranha. What about baby piranhas? Baby piranhas hatch from microscopic eggs and will feast on tiny fish,plants,seeds,etc. When the baby piranha reach about 1.5 inches they will start feeding on fins and flesh of fish and will start hunting in groups. Here's a fact of piranhas, there are some states where piranhas are illegal and some states where they are legal.


How do humans view piranhas?

We humans think of piranhas as vicious fish. We think of them as little snappy creatures and will bite your toes.


When do piranhas attack?

Piranhas do not just attack people for no reason. They may go into a feeding frenzy at the smell of blood and they will attack if they sense frenzied movement like that of a fledgling bird falling into the water. Really they, like many animals, can find much easier prey than humans so attacks on humans are rare although they do occasionally happen when water levels are low.


What is the human impact on red piranhas?

Humans eat Red Piranhas. We are their number one predator.


Do piranhas attack?

They are racist to humanity. and they might be evil..


How do piranhas eat?

Piranhas go in groups and attack prey underwater. They use their sharp teeth to rip apart the prey.