A piranha (/ pɪˈrɑːnjəˌ - ræn /, or / pɪˈrɑːnə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ]) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the subfamily Serrasalminae, of the family Serrasalmidae, [1] in the order Characiformes. …

4 days ago · A SAVAGE piranha attack has left at least 40 swimmers, including children, with injuries at a popular beach which was forced to close. One of the victims reportedly lost a finger, as others were …

Jan 16, 2026 · piranha, any of more than 60 species of razor-toothed carnivorous fish of South American rivers and lakes, with a somewhat exaggerated reputation for ferocity. In movies such as Piranha …

3 days ago · A vicious piranha attack sent swimmers fleeing a popular river beach in Argentina, leaving dozens of people injured. At least 46 swimmers were hurt last Sunday while swimming in the Paraná …

Apr 8, 2025 · Take piranha fish, a toothy South American freshwater fish that has been the subject of not one, not two, but five Hollywood horror movies. Sure, they've got big teeth, but are piranhas really as …

3 days ago · Piranhas have savaged more than 40 people, including children, in a series of attacks which have forced the closure of a popular beach.

Piranhas are a group of freshwater fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which also includes pacu and silver dollars. They are native to the rivers, lakes, and floodplains of South America.

Enter the world of these small but feisty carnivorous fish and learn about the various types of piranha and their distinct characteristics.

There are several dozen species of piranha. These creatures have lived in South America for nearly 2 million years – and their ancestors are thought to have inhabited South America rivers for as much …

Aug 7, 2025 · Modern-day piranhas reach 17 inches long. Their prehistoric ancestors were 3 feet long! The exact number of species is unknown, but there are thought to be 30 to 60 or more. The most …