River Monsters (2009)

Episode Overview

Title: European Maneater Plot: An alarming incident involving a swimmer attacked in a lake near Berlin sparks an urgent investigation. Wade journeys to Germany, where he encounters contemporary victims of a creature that has lurked in Europe’s waters for over seven centuries. His quest leads him to Spain, where he uncovers the reality of the wels catfish—a formidable predator that not only matches the terrifying accounts from medieval times but exceeds them, growing to alarming sizes and showcasing its aggressive nature.