Tiny Fish Biting Tel Aviv Bathers
07:36 Aug 25, '06 / 1 Elul 5766


(IsraelNN.com) Small fish have invaded Tel Aviv’s beaches, biting the feet of bathers they mistake for food.

The fish, less than an inch long, are not dangerous, but have frightened many bathers, who are shocked by the sharp pain of the tiny bite and exit the water bleeding.

Lifeguards say that there is no choice but to wait for the schools of fish to leave of their own accord. They say the fish are not carnivorous, but mistake varicose veins and beauty marks for food.