Piranha: Myth vs. Reality

Jeremy Wade investigates the myths and realities of piranhas, exploring their reputation as bloodthirsty killers. Through scientific insights, experiments, and firsthand accounts, he examines whether piranhas are truly dangerous to humans. The video delves into piranha behavior, feeding habits, and notable incidents, such as a bus crash and attacks in Brazil. Wade also explores life in the Amazon, where people coexist with these feared fish.

What is the main mission of Jeremy Wade in this investigation?

• To prove piranhas are the ultimate horror of the Amazon

• To catch the largest piranha in the Amazon

• To find new species of fish

• To explore the Amazon River

What did Jeremy Wade discover about the majority of piranha species?

• They only eat humans

• They are extinct

• They are all carnivorous

• Most are actually vegetarian

What triggers a piranha feeding frenzy according to Jeremy Wade's experiments?

• Presence of blood and meat

• Cold water

• Loud noises

• Bright lights

What did Wade find about the piranhas' reaction to living humans in his experiments?

• They attacked immediately

• They were not interested

• They swam away

• They became aggressive

What was the outcome of the bus crash incident investigated by Jeremy Wade?

• Piranhas attacked and ate the passengers

• All passengers survived

• The crash was a hoax

• The bus was never found

What did the survivor of the bus crash remember about the incident?

• The driver was asleep

• The bus was empty

• Hearing screams and escaping

• Seeing piranhas attacking

What did Jeremy Wade conclude about the piranhas' reputation?

• They are misunderstood and not as dangerous as believed

• They are the most dangerous creatures in the Amazon

• They are harmless to all creatures

• They are responsible for numerous human deaths

What is a significant factor that leads to piranha attacks according to Wade?

• Lack of food

• Distress signals from prey

• Presence of dolphins

• High water levels

What did Wade discover about the Amazon River's ecosystem?

• There are no predators

• Piranhas are the only fish species

• It is a predator-filled environment

• Piranhas are the top predators

What did Wade find about the piranhas' behavior in artificial lakes?

• They are more aggressive

• They are more concentrated

• They do not survive

• They are less concentrated