"This is why we have no mermaids"—Internet in stitches as fish tries to eat performer mermaid in viral aquarium video

Live mermaid performances are regarded as a popular entertainment activity, attracting tourists and locals. You're never too old to book a ticket to watch gorgeous mermaids, charming the aquarium up, right? However, have you wondered what happens on the other side of the glass?

A video of a mermaid being attacked by a giant fish has been trending over the internet. Thankfully, she was fine and didn't encounter injuries. So what happened? Masha was a Russian performer at a Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park aquarium in China.

However, while she was in the middle of a show, she was seen being attacked by a giant stringent. She quickly freed herself from its jaws and swam up quickly. Although the audience was mortified, the video sparked hilarious reactions on the internet.

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Internet reacts hilariously as a giant fish tries to eat a Mermaid's head

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Where are the goggles? (via Steele_712/ X)

Maybe the fish was after the goggles and not the lady. It was unfair for them to give 'fancy' accessories only to humans!

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Hardest attack (via SOM8400/ X)

The wish was like, "Are you okay ma'am? I apologize on his behalf!"

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Practical prank (via korzuen/ X)

She got played, didn't she? The fish was too mild to attack and there were just poking some fun.

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Trade her voice (via teechongyen/ X)

Ariel traded her voice for the wrong reasons! Anyway, modern-day mermaids should take notes.

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Sushi (via spiritedspectre/ X)

Sushi is delicious, as long as they aren't coming back for revenge.

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Dork fish (via OffensiveJestr/ X)

Remember the 1988 comedy album? Maybe it wasn't too 'dork' of the fish.

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Smelled fishy (via kocturnalhell/ X)

The matter indeed was fishy enough to trigger the fish' trust issues.

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Ariel (via ben_wellick_V/ X)

Doesn't sound any less than a Disney story, right? She's going to narrate the incident to her grandkids.

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Mercat (via LaughingLegend0/ X)

Look at the new species of mermaid. Aquariums need to employ her immediately!

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Love for the land (via HikingHelps/ X)

Doesn't matter if you are constantly troubled by rent and taxes, there's no wish attacking you on land!

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Fight back (via Lil_Luna_IRLz/ X)

Looks like the incident triggered someone's fight mode.

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My bad (via rjscott215/ X)

The fish was embarrassed and had no choice but to apologize for its workplace misconduct.

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Peaceful coexistence (via tranbryannguyen/ X)

Looks like some co-workers can never get along.

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You killed my caviar (via TongueTied25/ X)

What if it was here to avenge its wife's murder? I guess it was personal.

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Chewing gum (via Rockybalnoahh/ X)

It seemed to be devouring its starters!

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The incident at Xishuangbanna Aquarium has taken netizens aback. According to reports, she was offered $96 as compensation and was asked not to speak about the incident. Anyway, let's be grateful that she didn't encounter any severe casualties.

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