![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/benidorm-piranha-fish-attacking-15-tourists-a-day/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-611444421jp.jpg&description=More than 15 people a day are being attacked after swimming at Alicante's beaches with traumatised tourists seeking first aid treatment after being bitten by the once-peaceful "obladas" Holidaymakers on sunny Spanish beaches have been reporting horror attacks from "piranha-style" fish which have left swimmers bloodied and covered in teeth marks. More than 15 people a day are being attacked after swimming at Alicante's beaches with traumatised tourists seeking first aid treatment after being bitten by the fearless "obladas". Spanish newspaper Informacion.es highlights Benidorm's famous Poniente beach as a hotspot for the bloodthirsty creatures. The 'obladas' are usually peaceful, also known as saddled seabream, they are a type of fish commonly caught and consumed by humans. But scientists have warned that the changing climate could be the cause of this new behaviour - which sees the hunter become the hunted. The fish, which can reach a size of up to 30cm, is omnivorous and usually prefers eating small invertebrates like prawns but scientists have said rising temperatures could be behind their newfound taste for tourists. One possible cause for the human flesh feeding frenzy, experts say, could be down to the unusually high water temperatures. The temperature of the sea is much higher than normal and the metabolism of the fish has increased. They are therefore seeking more food. The Climatology Laboratory of the University of Alicante says the sea temperature is between 29 and 30 degrees. Locals also report that this year the fish are moving much closer into the shore in search of prey. Reports say the obladas are attracted by moles, warts or small wounds on the skin, especially in older people. They are drawing blood and even leaving teeth wounds on arms, legs and backs. Swimmers are being advised not to go in the sea with ornaments and jewellery that shine because they can lead to attacks from species such as pomfrets, golfer fish or bluefish. A spokesman from the D){kind=link}
More than 15 people a day are being attacked after swimming at Alicante’s beaches with traumatised tourists seeking first aid treatment after being bitten by the once-peaceful “obladas”
Holidaymakers on sunny Spanish beaches have been reporting horror attacks from “piranha-style” fish which have left swimmers bloodied and covered in teeth marks.
More than 15 people a day are being attacked after swimming at Alicante’s beaches with traumatised tourists seeking first aid treatment after being bitten by the fearless “obladas”. Spanish newspaper Informacion.es highlights Benidorm’s famous Poniente beach as a hotspot for the bloodthirsty creatures.
The “obladas” are usually peaceful, also known as saddled seabream, they are a type of fish commonly caught and consumed by humans. But scientists have warned that the changing climate could be the cause of this new behaviour – which sees the hunter become the hunted. The fish, which can reach a size of up to 30cm, is omnivorous and usually prefers eating small invertebrates like prawns but scientists have said rising temperatures could be behind their newfound taste for tourists.
One possible cause for the human flesh feeding frenzy, experts say, could be down to the unusually high water temperatures. The temperature of the sea is much higher than normal and the metabolism of the fish has increased. They are therefore seeking more food. The Climatology Laboratory of the University of Alicante says the sea temperature is between 29 and 30 degrees.