Cephalopod

Giant squid

Architeuthis dux

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

All the major oceans, especially near New Zealand, Japan, Spain and South Africa

Depth

300 to 1,000 m, sometimes deeper

Size

Up to 12–13 m including the tentacles

Diet

Fish, other squid

Zone

Twilight zone · 200 – 1,000 m

Key facts

• Its eyes, up to about 27 cm, are among the largest in the animal kingdom.
• It was first photographed alive in 2004, off Japan.
• Its toothed suckers leave round scars on the skin of sperm whales.

And the sperm whale?

Prize prey, but the fight costs energy.

Verified sources

1. Scientific American - Live Giant Squid Photographed for First Time
2. NOAA Ocean Exploration - Giant squid video
3. SeaLifeBase, Architeuthis dux

In the game: Prey: +100 points, fight

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