Rare deep-sea squid attacks camera in South Pacific

A surprising video has emerged showing a rare deep-sea squid attacking a camera underwater. The footage, captured by scientists from the University of Western Australia and Kelpie Geosciences in the UK, has sparked interest and excitement online. The incident took place in the South Pacific on May 8, showing the squid, known as Taningia Danae, reaching out to the camera more than 1,000 meters below the surface. In the dark waters, the squid mistook the camera for prey and wrapped its tentacles around it. The researchers were amazed to discover they had recorded such a rare event. Taningia Danae is notable for its two large light-producing organs, or photophores, which look like headlights. These help the squid hunt by dazzling its prey in the darkness of the ocean. The captured footage shows the squid's approach, providing two angles of the encounter. This squid is one of the largest known species, growing up to 2.3 meters long and weighing over 161 kilograms. The video offers a glimpse into the mysterious and often unexplored world of deep-sea creatures.