Cool Facts
- The beak's sharp point can slice through a fish or whale like a Ginsu knife.
- Their bioluminescene changes color depending on whether it is feeding or resting and sometimes blends with the enviorment.
- Humboldt Squids are considered to be very curious creatures.
- Jumbo squid battle sperm whales.
- They can regenerate their tentacles.
- They are hunted for their meat which is consumed in Mexico, Italy, Europe and Asia.
- They attack bigger marine animals like sharks if they feel threatened.
- When attacked, they leap out of the water to cover distances faster and escape from their predators.
- Humboldt squid earned the nickname "red devils" due to their aggressive nature and ability to light themselves up in flashes of red and white.
- They are hard to capture due to their sheer size and weight.