Giant Squid on Baited Camera

This is the first photograph of a live giant squid (Architeuthis) in its natural habitat. It was taken in 2004 by two Japanese researchers who had suspended a long line from their research vessel with a camera and bait attached. More about the giant squid can be found in our Giant Squid section.

This is the first photograph of a live giant squid (Architeuthis) in its natural habitat.
Tsunemi Kubodera

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