They were attacked by a huge giant squid, but one of the fishermen cut off one of the squid's arms. Based on this, the length of the animal was subsequently estimated at 14 meters (46 ft) on the shore.

Jun 9, 2013 · A marine photographer tells his harrowing tail of being attacked and pulled into the deep by several squid. | For more Man-Eating Super Squid, visit http://a...

Sep 14, 2022 · In 1978, the USS Stein, a US Navy frigate, suddenly had an emergency that resulted in an immediate reroute to its home base – the radar system responsible for identifying submarine threats...

In the 1930s, the Royal Norwegian navy's 15,000-ton tanker, the Brunswick, was attacked three separate times by giant squid. Each account tells of a squid pursuing the tanker and striking it suddenly, tentacles wrapped around the hull [source: The Museum of Unnatural Mystery].

Apr 24, 2023 · In an incredible video, a BBC diver almost lost his hand to a giant, violent Humboldt squid. A giant squid "pinches" Steve Backshall's arm and tears his wet suit with a violent bite.

It’s best to always be cautious around squid, especially the larger species as if they feel threatened they may attack. Most squid will flee if they see people, but some larger squid can be territorial and because of their size can be dangerous, …

Mar 28, 2025 · The Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) is the squid species most frequently associated with attacks on humans. Their aggressive hunting behavior, large size (reaching up to 6 feet), and tendency to hunt in swarms make them a potential threat to divers and fishermen.

Dec 31, 2013 · Usually the phrases "monster squid" or "squid-infested waters" are enough to deter even the bravest scuba divers. But not diver Scott Cassell on Animal Planet, who was videotaped in this life-and-death battle with a Humboldt squid in the waters off La Paz, Mexico.

Despite their size and appearance, giant squids are not considered dangerous to humans. In fact, there are no documented cases of a giant squid attacking a human. These creatures are elusive and tend to live in deep waters, which makes them difficult to study.

An attack by a giant squid would be orders of magnitude worse than an attack by a shark. Fortunately for us, giant squid are rarely if ever encountered by divers. They tend to hang out in what is called the midnight zone which is more than 3,300 feet down.