Grilled squid is a snack often seen on the streets. But, do you know how big the largest squid in the world is? Next, I will answer it for you.

The largest squid in the world: giant squid

According to relevant media reports, the largest squid in the world comes from New Zealand. In February 2007, New Zealand fishermen caught a super-large squid in Antarctic waters. According to post-catch measurements, this "Big Mac" squid was 10 meters long and weighed more than 900 kilograms. It is the largest and preserved squid caught by humans so far. The best squid ever. For more than a year after its discovery, the giant squid was kept in cold storage at the National Museum of New Zealand.

But scientists at the National Museum of New Zealand completed the dissections of several giant squid in 2008, including one caught by New Zealand fishermen in Antarctic waters in February 2007. In May 2008, scientists finally sent this huge marine animal to the dissection table.

Impact

In addition to the visual enjoyment of the world’s largest squid, giant squid also cause a lot of damage. Legend has it that the giant suckers can tear apart small ships. The two long predatory tentacles of the giant squid have enlarged upper ends with powerful suckers, and the sucker rings have sharp teeth. The other eight tentacles also have suckers with sharp teeth, making them powerful hunting tools.