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Beware of Flesh-Eating Sand Piranhas at the Beach
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Beware of Flesh-Eating Sand Piranhas at the Beach
Season 11 Episode 17 | 3m 49s | CC
Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and the shorelines of Japan. Here's how to keep them from ruining your vacay!
