Top 10 Largest Squid Species in the World

The colossal squid is the heaviest squid, weighing up to 1,500 pounds. Found in Antarctic waters, it has huge eyes and sharp hooks on its tentacles for hunting.

Colossal Squid

The giant squid can grow over 40 feet long and is one of the most mysterious sea creatures. It lives in deep oceans and has inspired many myths about sea monsters.

Giant Squid

Also called the red devil, this aggressive squid can reach 8 feet. It is known for flashing red and white colors and hunting in large, fast-moving groups called shoals.

Humboldt Squid

This deep-sea squid can glow in the dark, using bioluminescence to confuse prey. It has long tentacles and can grow up to 7 feet in length, living in deep ocean waters.

Dana Octopus Squid

The bigfin squid has extremely long, thin tentacles that trail like ribbons. It looks ghostly in deep-sea footage and is rarely seen, making it one of the ocean’s strangest creatures.

Bigfin Squid

A rare and eerie squid with tentacles extending over 20 feet, the magnapinna squid glides through the deep sea. It has a unique way of floating with its arms outstretched.

Magnapinna Squid

Unlike other squid, this species can leap out of the water and glide for short distances. It is also a common food source in Japan and is caught in large numbers each year.

Japanese Flying Squid

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