Rare Discovery: Massive Giant Squid Found off Canary Islands

The transcript discusses the discovery of a dead giant squid weighing 83 kilograms, found entangled in nets 13 kilometers from the Canary Islands. Giant squids are extremely elusive, with only about 300 documented sightings in the last 500 years, and none have been seen alive. They are believed to live alone at depths of 200 to 1000 meters, drifting with ocean currents. The specimen was sent to the Canary Islands Institute of Sciences for further study.

Where was the giant squid found after becoming entangled?

• Off the coast of Japan

• Near the Canary Islands

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the Pacific Ocean

How many documented sightings of giant squids have there been in the past 500 years?

• About 100

• About 300

• About 500

• About 1000

What is unique about the sightings of giant squids?

• They are often seen in groups

• They have never been seen alive

• They are commonly found near beaches

• They are frequently caught by fishermen

At what depths are giant squids believed to live?

• 100 to 500 meters

• 50 to 200 meters

• 200 to 1000 meters

• 500 to 1500 meters

What was done with the giant squid after it was found?

• It was dispatched to a scientific institute for study

• It was displayed in an aquarium

• It was sent to a museum

• It was released back into the ocean