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This extraordinary image, captured by Japanese scientists, marks the first-ever record of a live giant squid in the wild. The mysterious deep-sea creature has inspired countless sea monster tales and a variety of scientific expeditions.

Holy Squid! First Glimpse of Living Deep-Sea Giant
—Photograph courtesy T. Kubodera and K. Mori
 

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