The giant squid has been an elusive critter. Every so often, bits of these puppies would wash up on shore. Getting any real research on them has been difficult. A research team managed to catch one using a smaller squid as bait on a fishing line. The team was excited that they managed to film it alive - but it died shortly after.The squid? It was an immature female, coming in at a mere 24 feet. Interestingly enough, they found the squid by following Sperm whales to their feeding grounds. Whale sharks are still on my diving wish list - but I never want to meet one of these babies underwater
1. Good article. Sorry it died while being filmed and towed. I did some additional research on this story and posted it at www.scubaology.com
Posted at 6:34PM on Dec 28th 2006 by Diver Al - Scubaology