2008, Russian fishermen caught in Antarctic waters a colossal squid whose body was about 4 meters. The colossal squid has eight legs fitted with suction cups, teeth and braces, and two large tentacles. The particular squid had lost two large tentacles, probably during a battle against a predator. Estimated length with tentacles reaching 8-10 meters. The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis Hamiltonian) It is the largest species of squid. The maximum size is estimated at 14 meters.

3 Comments

1. Random Civilian says:

   05/05/2021 at 13:56

   curiosity: it was no giant, because their average length is not 4m, but 13 meters.

   

   

   Reply
2. Questions says:

   27/07/2015 at 10:24

   What exactly do you mean when you say they 'caught';

   

   

   Reply
   • Man From Earth says:

     28/12/2016 at 11:10

     'caught up' with the camera!!!!

     

     

     Reply