Fisherman Catch 450kg Colossal Squid!

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  1. Matt Rogers

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    NZ fishermen land colossal squid

    "New Zealand fishermen have caught what is expected to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid.

    Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said the squid, weighing an estimated 450kg (990lb),took two hours to land in Antarctic waters.

    Local news said the Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni was about 10m (33ft) long, and was the first adult colossal squid landed intact.

    One expert said calamari rings made from it would be like tractor tyres."

    BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | NZ fishermen land colossal squid
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 22, 2007
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  2. mushroom_man

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    that is nuts!!!
     
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    wow!
     
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  4. mattgeezer

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    and they say theres even bigger ones !!!!!!!!!!8)
     
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    wow

    that is one amazing squid. and they can get bigger.
     
    oliesminis, Mar 1, 2007
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