Rare Discovery: Massive Giant Squid Found off Canary Islands

Rare Discovery: Massive Giant Squid Found off Canary Islands

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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.

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What is the estimated weight of the giant squid mentioned in the text?

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Where was the giant squid discovered?

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

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What depths are believed to be the living range of giant squids?

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

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