There was a giant squid with a length of no less than 10 meters discovers washed up on the beach of El Sablon, in the small town of Llanes, Spain, on Friday, October 11.
This rare find has sparked excitement among local scientists, as only 21 of these creatures have ever been documented worldwide.
This deep-sea dweller, known as Architeuthis Dux, or more commonly the ‘giant squid’, is notoriously difficult to observe in its natural habitat due to its preference for the depths of the ocean.
With a length of up to 17 meters and a weight of no less than 300 kg, the giant squid is one of the largest cephalopods in the world.
The giant squid is often compared to the legendary Kraken, a sea monster from Scandinavian folklore that could sink ships with its enormous tentacles.
In reality, however, the giant squid does not pose a significant threat to humans. Despite its formidable size, it is relatively harmless, although it cannot be consumed due to the high ammonia content in the pulp, which gives it a bad taste and makes it poisonous.
The Cantabrian Sea is one of the few habitats on Earth where this rare species occurs, making it a focal point for scientific research. Researchers are particularly interested in understanding these mysterious creatures, from their behavior to their role in the marine ecosystem.
The exact cause remains unclear as to why this squid stranded on the coast of Llanes. Marine biologists speculate that changes in ocean currents or shifts in the underwater ecosystem may have contributed to the squid’s unusual appearance.
