Ever since the movie Jaws, sharks have been well-rooted in the public consciousness � with images of mangled swimmers abounding in our thoughts. But sharks aside, there are also several kinds of horrific killer fish that prowl the Earth�s freshwater and estuarine habitats. The accounts that follow will inject your pre-existing shark phobia with a healthy dose of general terror � for it will be seen that more than merely sharks lurk deep within in the oceans and lakes, in which we blindly splash about.
10. Goliath Tiger fish
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The Goliath Tigerfish is a creature so horrific that it makes the feared Piranha look like a pet goldfish. Reaching lengths of more than six feet, and weighing up to 70 pounds, these mega-fish stalk the waterways of central Africa in packs � shredding even large prey in a matter of seconds. The mouth of this yellow-eyed monster fish is studded with giant, dagger-like canine teeth � each more than two inches long.
A number of deaths went unexplained in the Congo River, and were attributed to a mysterious spirit foe with dark powers � that is, until extreme angler Jeremy Wade pulled one of these horrific creatures from the depths of the river. 09 more after the break...
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