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  1. For the first time, monster-size squids were filmed while still in the wild.

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    1. For the first time, monster-size squids were filmed while still in the wild.
  2. The images were caught on camera in the North Pacific Ocean the site is located just off the coast of southeastern Japan.

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    2. The images were caught on camera in the North Pacific Ocean the site is located just off the coast of southeastern Japan.
  3. A team of Japanese scientists followed a group of sperm whales to locate the rare squids the whales like to eat the eight-legged creatures.

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    3. A team of Japanese scientists followed a group of sperm whales to locate the rare squids the whales like to eat the eight-legged creatures.
  4. Wherever the whales went, the squids were likely to be found as well.

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    4. Wherever the whales went, the squids were likely to be found as well.
  5. From aboard their research ship, the team located the squids thousands of feet under the water, the scientists lowered bait over the side to attract them.

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    5. From aboard their research ship, the team located the squids thousands of feet under the water, the scientists lowered bait over the side to attract them.
  6. Next, they sent down cameras alongside the bait to catch images of these bizarre animals as soon as they appeared.

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    6. Next, they sent down cameras alongside the bait to catch images of these bizarre animals as soon as they appeared.
  7. The Dana octopus squid, also known as Taningia danae, often grows to the size of a human being or even larger.

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    7. The Dana octopus squid, also known as Taningia danae, often grows to the size of a human being or even larger.
  8. Its eight arms are covered in suckers, as most squid species are, these particular types of arms end in catlike claws.

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    8. Its eight arms are covered in suckers, as most squid species are, these particular types of arms end in catlike claws.
  9. Two of the arms contain special organs on the ends called photophores.

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    9. Two of the arms contain special organs on the ends called photophores.
  10. These photophores produce flashing bursts of light they are designed to lure and capture prey.

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    10. These photophores produce flashing bursts of light they are designed to lure and capture prey.
  11. The burst of light stuns other creatures, giving a squid a chance to capture and eat its victim.

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    11. The burst of light stuns other creatures, giving a squid a chance to capture and eat its victim.
  12. When the squid isn’t hunting, it still glows.

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    12. When the squid isn’t hunting, it still glows.
  13. Experts believe that squids remain lighted as a way of communicating with other squids about potential dangers or as a way of attracting mates.

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    13. Experts believe that squids remain lighted as a way of communicating with other squids about potential dangers or as a way of attracting mates.
  14. These lights appear eerie, the scientists were glad for them, as the lights made the giant squids slightly easier to find and finally film.

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    14. These lights appear eerie, the scientists were glad for them, as the lights made the giant squids slightly easier to find and finally film.