Viral Video: Mermaid Performer Bitten by Huge Fish During Live Show
A recent incident at the Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park in southern China has garnered significant attention. During a performance, a 22-year-old Russian aquatic artist named Masha, dressed as a mermaid, was swimming gracefully in a large aquarium tank.
As she ascended towards the surface, a giant fish approached and unexpectedly bit down on her head, nearly engulfing it entirely. The sudden attack elicited screams from children and other spectators present.
Masha managed to free herself by pushing the fish away and swiftly swam to safety. Reports indicate that she did not sustain serious injuries from the encounter. The specific species of the fish involved has not been officially identified, but some sources suggest it may have been an arapaima, a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin.
This event has sparked discussions about the safety protocols in place for performers and the potential risks associated with close interactions between humans and large aquatic animals during such shows.
For a visual account of the incident, you can watch the following video: