yes, hey are big, but they hang out pretty deep, so taking their

picture is not easy.  however, Japanese scientists released today

what may be the world's first pictures of a giant squid (Architeuthis dux,

or Architeuthis for short).

(c) Associated Press

(c) Associated Press

Giant squid pictures taken at 3,000 feet

     I don't know about you, but i don't want to tangle with one of these

bad boys during a night dive.  their sizes range from 19 to 42 feet;

weights range from 110 to 660 lbs.  the largest giant squid on record

is 59.5 feet long and weighed 1 metric ton.

   it's interesting to note that dozens, if not hundreds of the giant

squids' beaks turn up in the stomachs of sperm whales, who

apparently have a thing for giant squid. what those battles must look

like in the dark of the depths must be left to the imagination for now.