Scientists find genetic proof of a 40-foot ocean giant off the coast of Western Australia – however, they’ve yet to capture ...

The giant squid is so rare, so elusive, that it's only been witnessed a handful of times. And researchers from Curtin University, in collaboration with the Schmidt Ocean Institute, got a rare glimpse ...

For centuries, tales of sea monsters turned sailors’ fear of the unknown into legends of giant tentacled beasts. On March 9, 2025, a real-life encounter finally caught up with the myths when ...

For thousands of years, sailors told stories of the Kraken—a massive, many-armed sea monster said to drag entire ships beneath the waves. Ancient Greeks wrote of similar beasts, Norse fishermen swore ...

TOYAMA BAY, Japan (KABC) -- A giant squid was spotted off coastal waters in Japan, and the rare sight was captured by a submersible camera. The squid was visiting shallow waters off Toyama Bay on ...

Imagine peacefully paddleboarding and enjoying the beautiful scenery around you, when suddenly a massive tentacle emerges from the depths and wraps itself around your board! Believe it or not, this ...

The colossal squid, the world’s largest squid species, was caught on video for the first time swimming in its natural habitat, according to a California ocean research organization. This squid, as its ...

Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia uncovered a hidden world packed with bizarre and elusive marine life — including signs of the legendary giant squid. By ...

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Architeuthis dux, better known as the giant squid, is likely the inspiration for the legendary kraken. The Granger Collection, New York There are few monsters left in the world. As our species has ...

The DNA of the "elusive" giant squid has been detected in deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia, marking the first detection in decades, according to a newly published study.