I note that there seems to be some confusion over what is a “giant squid” and what’s a “colossal squid”. The colossal basically have small tentacles whereas the giant has very long ones. Also the colossal a vivacious hunter.

The squid didn’t come to the surface it was eating a ‘toothfish’ at depth which happened to be attached to a long line. It no doubt ate the hook and the rest is well … news.

The issue is we (humans) are now hunting all areas of the planet for species that were of no interest some decades ago (orange roughy is an example of the past). Over fishing is well documentated and well … beggars can’t be choosers. Depth sea creatures are obviously more interested in baits than they were in the past.

It is unlikely they will be visiting coastal shoals in our life time. But is interesting to contemplate how species of this planet will evolve as the next ice age draws close.

Great blog by the way