Massive squid with 5 metre long tentacles washes up on New Zealand Beach
A MONSTER from the deep measuring more than 7 metres in length has surprised locals after washing up on a popular New Zealand beach.
The massive squid was discovered by walkers in South Bay in Kaikoura but has since been moved to the Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium where its on display.
“Before the birds got to it — we got help to move it to the aquarium where it is safe inside a freezer with glass windows so you can see it — on display until we can do more with it,” they wrote on their Facebook page along with a number of photos.
“The mantle itself is over 2m long with a 19cm eye diameter! The longest tentacle is just a over 5m! What a beast!”
“Some samples will so far be going to both Auckland and Otago universities for further research,” they added.
Photos of the giant specimen were quick to do the rounds on social media.
“Now that’s a lot of salt and pepper squid nom nom nom lol,” one Facebook user wrote.
“Not sure if I should show the kids this or not ... they swim there every day in summer,” another added.