Giant Squid Attacks Surf Board

3 JULY 2023 BY LINNEA

In the vast expanse of our oceans lie countless mysteries and captivating creatures.

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One such animal, often considered a myth, is the giant squid.

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Rarely seen by human eyes due to its deep-sea dwelling nature, the giant squid holds an allure that draws both fear and fascination.

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An encounter with such a magnificent creature would surely be a spectacle to behold.

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That is precisely the extraordinary event a group of paddleboarders experienced one fateful day.

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Out on the open water, the group of paddleboarders saw something unusual floating near the surface.

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They soon realized it was a juvenile male giant squid as they approached.

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This was not a typical sighting; these squids are deep-sea dwellers, not surface floaters.

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The squid was injured and, unfortunately, seemed to be on the brink of death.

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One could only speculate that it had been involved in some underwater battle far below the surface, resulting in its current state.

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