Are there piranhas in the Jordan River?
Are there piranhas in the Jordan River? There are two confirmed cases of anglers catching piranha in Utah, both from the Jordan River in the Salt Lake Valley, and many other anglers claim to have caught them and let them go.
What river has the most piranhas?
Piranhas range from northern Argentina to Colombia, but they are most diverse in the Amazon River, where 20 different species are found. The most infamous is the red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), with the strongest jaws and sharpest teeth of all.
Why is the Jordan River so famous?
As the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ, the Jordan River is the source of all holy water in Christianity and has for centuries attracted pilgrims from across the world.