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Do piranhas really eat people?

Yes, there are records of piranhas attacking people. Piranhas are known for their ferocity, and are commonly known as "wolves of the water". Piranhas are known for their ferocity, and are commonly known as "wolves of the water". They feed on fish and water animals, and have been recorded as attacking people. However, some similar species (such as the Atambazi) eat only fruits and seeds, and gather in the shade to rest at midday.

Adults are usually active in the morning and evening, individuals 15 to 24 centimeters in length are usually active at dusk (12:00 to 22:00), and juveniles (8 to 11 centimeters) are active throughout the day.

Schooling piranhas have a highly developed sense of hearing and unusually sharp teeth. It bites its prey and then clings to it, tearing the flesh off with the twisting of its body. One bite can take 16 cubic centimeters of meat.

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