The “Kraken” Lives!

CJ December 22nd, 2006

A giant squid was captured by some fisherman in Tokoy Japan.
The beast measured 11ft In this handout photograph, Tsunemi Kubodera, chief of Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the National Science Museum of Japan, sits behind a Giant Squid on a boat off Ogasawara Islands, Japan, on December 4, 2006. The squid, was about 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) long and about 50 kg (110 lbs), was caught at a depth of 650 metres (2132.5 feet) off the Islands. National Science Museum of Japan/Handout6in long and made some zoologists
very happy campers!

The legend of the Kraken is told by sailors in Norway during the 1800’s as to the explanation of damaged or sinking ships. Tails of giant squids attacking ships as well as other sea monsters may have been inspired by animals such as the one caught on Tokyo.

Who knows? Maybe we’ll get to see Nessie up close and personal soon!

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