A non-native fish with a mouth full of teeth and an unsettling reputation was recently caught in Sarasota.
Last month while fishing in Phillippi Creek, Tom Rigby of Sarasota caught an unusual fish.
He sent a picture to Mote Marine, and they identified it as a Pacu, a freshwater species and a member of the Piranha family.
Over the years there have been unconfirmed reports that Pacu go after men's testicles.
Although experts say the fish pose no threat to humans.
Nevertheless, Rigby says, it was an exciting catch.
Check back for updates to this story as we look into why and how this fish may have ended up on the Suncoast.
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