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Piranha

usgb/pɪˈrɑːnə/Volume
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Cultural Imagery

Piranhas are often seen as vicious due to movies, but not all species are aggressive.

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Piranhas in films are exaggerated; they typically flee rather than attack humans.
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Not Always Dangerous

Despite their reputation, piranhas are not always a threat and attacks on humans are rare.

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Though heavily feared, piranhas seldom pose dangers to swimmers.
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Popular Misconception

Common myths overstate piranhas' danger; they mostly scavenge or prey on smaller fish.

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He believed piranhas could devour a cow, a common misconception about their predatory nature.
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