Mermaid Performer Attacked by Giant Fish During Aquarium Show in China – Audience Left in Shock!
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A shocking incident unfolded at Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park, China, when a mermaid performer was attacked mid-performance by a giant fish. The video of the dramatic encounter has gone viral, showing the Chinese sturgeon lunging at the performer and engulfing nearly half of her head in its jaws.
The victim, 22-year-old Russian performer Mariia Zelenina, known as Masha, was in the middle of her solo mermaid act when the rare and endangered fish suddenly struck.
Terrifying Moment Caught on Camera!
The viral footage captures the moment Masha struggled to break free as the fish clamped down on her head. In her panic, she pushed the fish away, causing her goggles to fall off, before swiftly swimming to safety.
The attack took place on 28 January, leaving onlookers horrified as they watched the unexpected turn of events unfold.
Masha was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she was treated for bruising around her left eye.
“I Didn’t Understand What Was Happening!” – Masha Breaks Her Silence
Speaking to PEOPLE, Masha described her terrifying experience.
📌 “I didn’t understand what was going on. I began to push her away and get out of her mouth.”
She assured fans that despite the pain and bruising, she was recovering well.
📌 “I’m resting now because my eye still hurts and I can’t come into contact with water. But I’ll return to performing only when I’m fully recovered.”
Meanwhile, the aquarium has temporarily suspended the mermaid show, but the facility continues to operate as usual.
Masha’s Response: “I See It as a Joke!”
Despite the frightening experience, Masha remained optimistic.
📌 “It was unexpected. Of course, I was scared, but a lot of things can happen in life, and you need to treat it with humor. I remember this situation as a joke. I wasn’t afraid of these fish.”
While many are still shocked by the incident, Masha’s lighthearted attitude has helped ease concerns. For now, she’s focusing on recovery before making a comeback in the water.
