Japanese researchers managed this feat in the waters 1,000km south of Tokyo near the Ogasawara Islands. The squid was 24 feet long, small by giant squid standards, and unfortunately died during its capture. The footage taken is believed to be the first ever of the giant squid species while alive.


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