Viral Video of the Day for January 16, 2026: Woman gets "attacked" by school of fish in Maldives

In the world of social media, epic and funny videos are constantly swirling around. Here's the TAG24 Viral Video of the Day to bring a smile to your face!

By Jenna Cavaliere

Maldives - In today's Viral Video of the Day, a woman's calming escape to the Maldives took a chaotic turn when a massive school of fish suddenly leapt out of the water toward her.

Viral Video of the Day

In the clip, Lili Ilhème films the crystal-clear blue water in the Maldives while enjoying a peaceful escape from the stress of everyday life.

But the calm moment is quickly shattered when a massive school of fish suddenly burst out of the water toward her, sending her into a screaming panic.

"The universe has a good sense of humor," one viewer joked.

Check it out:

This woman's peaceful Maldives moment lasted exactly 2 seconds!
This woman's peaceful Maldives moment lasted exactly 2 seconds!  © Collage: Screenshot/TikTok/@lili_ilheme

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Cover photo: Collage: Screenshot/TikTok/@lili_ilheme

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