This large Collosal squid was caught on 14 may 2008 break the world record as the world's largest squid caught. with weight 495kg and 6 meter length, this large Collosal squid beats the previous record of the largest squid caught in New Zealand with the weight of 450kg. now this world's largest squid was kept on Te Papa Museum Wellington..
The
Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, from Greek mesos (middle),
onyx (claw), and teuthis (squid)), sometimes called the Antarctic or
Giant Cranch Squid, is believed to be the largest squid species. It is
the only known member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis. Though it is known
from only a few specimens, current estimates put its maximum size at
12–14 metres (39–46 feet) long, based on analysis of smaller and
immature specimens, making it the largest known invertebrate.
Here is the picture of the last World's Largest Squid Caught in New Zealand..
And this is the present record holder for the world's largest squid..
The
Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, from Greek mesos (middle),
onyx (claw), and teuthis (squid)), sometimes called the Antarctic or
Giant Cranch Squid, is believed to be the largest squid species. It is
the only known member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis. Though it is known
from only a few specimens, current estimates put its maximum size at
12–14 metres (39–46 feet) long, based on analysis of smaller and
immature specimens, making it the largest known invertebrate.
Here is the picture of the last World's Largest Squid Caught in New Zealand..
And this is the present record holder for the world's largest squid..