Man-Eaters And Monsters: The 15 Weirdest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught

Published April 7, 2016
Updated June 21, 2020

River Monsters' Jeremy Wade on the weirdest river fish he's hauled in over the years, including giant piranhas and a fish that changes sex.

For over 30 years, extreme angler and host of River Monsters Jeremy Wade has been scouring the world to uncover the world’s weirdest river fish. Seen far less often than oceanic fish due to the murky, low visibility nature of their habitats, many of the beasts he hauls out are being caught on camera for the very first time.

Here, he talks All That Is Interesting through 15 of the weirdest river fish he’s ever caught, from 280 pound stingrays and man-eating catfish to giant piranhas and a fish that changes sex:


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All That's Interesting
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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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Erik Hawkins
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Erik Hawkins studied English and film at Keene State College and has taught English as a Second Language stateside and in South America. He has done award-winning work as a reporter and editor on crime, local government, and national politics and most recently produced true crime content for NBC's Oxygen network.