Incredible Piranha Tattoo

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There are few fish that strike fear in the hearts of people around the world more than the piranha. Thanks to films like Piranha, Piranha II: The Spawning (Directed by James Cameron!), Piranha 3D, Piranha 3DD, and Mega Piranha (to name a few) – these little guys have a terrible reputation.

Much like sharks, the piranhas bad reputation is often myth. In reality they pose little threat to humans and attacks on humans are rare, usually occurring in extreme circumstances that can often be easily avoided.

Tattoo by Petri Syrjälä.

via Bush Warriors

Pacu Caught in Grand River, Michigan

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A Pacu was recently caught in the Grand River in Michigan by Isa DeVos. This is likely another example of an aquarium owner releasing his non-native fish in to the local waters and not a sign that we’re being invaded by another invasive species.

Pacu, a vegetarian relative of the piranha, can grow very large over their life span (up to 60lbs!) and easily out grow even a large aquarium. Many fish owners don’t consider how large their pets can grow, or even how long the can live for. I’m sure this owner thought they were doing the human thing by releasing them, but in fact it’s the opposite as they’re now endangering native species.

You may also recall an earlier post about Adam Eibling’s “impossible catch” of a 5lb Pacu in Ohio.