[2][3] The mastermind behind a precision theft of priceless emeralds decides to hide the jewels at the bottom of a reservoir he has secretly stocked with savage deadly piranha.

Retrieving the gems turns out to be a caper in itself since the group is now torn by suspicion and jealousy.

Several gang members try to recover the loot on their own, only to become screaming victims of the insatiable horde of killer fish.

The film was made on location in the city of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[6] The film was broadcast on Tele 5 as part of the programme format SchleFaZ in season 1.