A giant squid that lives in the deep sea was found swimming off the coast of Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, and was photographed by a local diver.
Experts say that it is rare to be filmed swimming along the coast.
Diver who took a picture "Swimming together and taking pictures"
The giant squid was found near the Nekozaki Peninsula in Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, and was photographed by Yosuke Tanaka (41), a local scuba diving instructor, and his wife Miki (34).
According to the two, on the evening of January 6, they received a call from a local fishing tackle store saying that there was a "large squid". I found a big squid with
When I dived closer, I found out that it was about 2.5 meters long, and that it was swimming by slowly moving its long legs.
Yosuke said, "I was surprised because I have never seen such a big creature."
Miki said, "We swam together and took pictures. I was impressed that they were within reach, but their eyes were so big that I felt a sense of fear."
About 30 minutes later, the giant squid swam offshore.
According to Tsunemi Kubodera, an honorary researcher at the National Museum of Nature and Science, the giant squid found this time is considered to be a mature individual, about one to two years old, based on its size.
Kubodera, an honorary researcher, said, ``Although giant squid are sighted several times a year on the Sea of Japan coast, it is rare to see them swimming. Did.