Updated on: Aug 22, 2025 01:28 pm IST
Four incidents where animals turned the tables and attacked humans who tried to eat them.
Hotpot dining may be a gastronomic experience for many foodies, but in several instances, live animals served on the table – meant to be cooked live – have fought back against humans who tried to eat them. The surprising moments were caught on camera and went viral.
Mantis shrimp bites a Chinese woman:
A Chinese woman is seen happily recording herself as she cooks and enjoys her food at the hotpot diner. Suddenly, the mantis shrimp grabbed her hand with its strong claws and would not let go.
Octopus attacks vlogger live on camera:
A Chinese vlogger, known online as Seaside Girl Little Seven, was left shocked after attempting to eat a live octopus. The stunt, meant to make a viral video, backfired as the eight-armed creature fought back.
Man tries salad with live shrimp:
Instagram content creator Sam Pepper travels the world, capturing unusual experiences along the way. In a recent video, he tried a unique dish in Thailand called “Live Jumping Shrimp Salad,” which, true to its name, is served with live shrimps.
Live fish bites a chopstick at a Japanese restaurant:
At a Japanese restaurant, a fish served to diners suddenly came alive and bit a chopstick. The surprising incident startled everyone at the table and quickly caught the attention of people online, turning the moment into a viral sensation.
