Goliath Tigerfish isn’t a horrifying prehistoric throwback; it’s just misunderstood
Oct 21, 2010, 10:48 AM EDT
Poor Goliath Tigerfish. Yes, you are a larger cousin of the piranha, and you have 32 razor-sharp teeth of similar size to a great white shark. And yes, you’ve been known to attack humans and even crocodiles. But you also have another side. Caring parent. Loving spouse. Conservationist (you keep the river clear of dead animals … and bathers). You also have a winning smile. Do not fear Goliath Tigerfish; embrace his uniqueness. But don’t walk your dog too close to the river.
This puppy weighs 100 pounds and was caught in the Congo River by Jeremy Wade, for the TV show River Monsters. The species is difficult to catch, says Wade, because it lives in such a remote area of The Congo. Also, it will usually just spit out a hook. Video here.
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Giant tigerfish with razor-sharp teeth caught by British angler [London Daily Telegraph]
