Diver encounters a giant squid - used to be considered a sea monster

[Darren in NC]

Go to 35 seconds to begin seeing it.

 

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[Kray Gelder]

That's very cool! My understanding is that they get much larger. That one is plenty big enough to swim with!

 

[MiddenMonster]

That's very cool! My understanding is that they get much larger. That one is plenty big enough to swim with!

That diver didn't seem to concerned about being in contact with it. How much damage could a squid that size do to a human?

 

[Jason in Enid]

That diver didn't seem to concerned about being in contact with it. How much damage could a squid that size do to a human?

It could kill him! There are reputable stories of divers and fishermen being grabbed and dragged to crazy depths by squid. Not to mention their beaks can inflict horrible wounds.

 

[Hillbilly Prince]

I think giant squids are pretty cool. From Wiki:
"The giant squid (genus Architeuthis) is a deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. Giant squid can grow to a tremendous size, offering an example of deep-sea gigantism: recent estimates put the maximum size at 13 m (43 ft) for females and 10 m (33 ft) for males from the posterior fins to the tip of the two long tentacles (second only to the colossal squid at an estimated 14 m (46 ft),[2] one of the largest living organisms). The mantle is about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) long (more for females, less for males), and the length of the squid excluding its tentacles (but including head and arms) rarely exceeds 5 m (16 ft). Claims of specimens measuring 20 m (66 ft) or more have not been scientifically documented."


Here is a huge colossal squid caught by a fisherman.
https://thebaccrag.com/2014/10/04/colossal-squid-vs-giant-squid-whats-the-difference/

 

[xcopperstax]

That was crazy. From what I've read about giant squids I would not want to be near that thing. It's a beautiful creature from the safety of the dock.

 

[FISHEYE]

Sperm whales eat giant squids.Ever seen the scars on some sperm whales that get tangled up with squids?

 

[RustyGold]

Cool but that’s one creature I wouldn’t swim with!

 

[Boatlode]

Wow. That's a lot of fried calamari.

 

[BLK HOLE]

That is so freaking cool!!!!

 

[Salvor6]

Humbolt Squid around that size found in the Pacific will attack and eat humans.