11 Terrifying American Eels That Will Make You Think Twice About Swimming
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A very interesting, and disturbing, fish is hiding in the rivers of the western Atlantic Ocean, the American eel (Anguilla rostrata). They are relatively harmless to humans, their snake-like appearance, nocturnal hunting habits and mysterious life cycle bring a natural sense of dread. These slicker-than-leather sea monsters can break the confidence of anybody's leap into the water in the dark, whether hidden in a coastal estuary or in a freshwater lake.