Divers capture fascinating footage of a giant squid in Japan

A massive (technically “giant”) squid was found swimming among the boats in Toyama Bay, Japan, earlier this week, and some very brave humans jumped in the water to get these stunning views of the beast.


It’s difficult to tell exactly how long the creature is, but the shot of a diver next to the squid shows that it’s around the length of three humans.

(Thanks to Vice for sharing this video.)

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