7 Most Dangerous Animals of Amazon River
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6. Bull Shark
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Although known to live in saltwater, it turns out that several types of sharks can live in freshwater. The deadliest animal in the Amazon River is the result of migration from the sea. With the Latin name Carcharhinus leucas, this species can live in fresh water by maintaining salt levels in their bodies.
They are included in the vicious sharks that often attack humans. The bull shark can also attack other shark species and bony fish. As stated by the website Rainforest Cruises, they have powerful jaws that allow them to prey on large animals.
7. Candiru Fish
Ikan candiru.
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Even though it’s small size, don't underestimate this fish with the Latin name Vandellia cirrhosa. Adapted from the old Britannica, because of its small and cute size that is difficult to see, candiru fish can enter any hole in the human body, including the genitals. In men, these fish can enter the urethra and testicles.
Once inside, nothing can be done to relieve the pain other than amputation. This procedure is also done to prevent the fish from entering deeper locations in the human body. That's usually what local residents worry about the presence of the deadliest animal in the Amazon River.