Invasion of the Giant Carnivorous Squid California Swimmers Fear the Red Devil

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If you go out into the waters today, you’re in for a big surprize! If you’re a diver heading into the water around San Diego, California, that is, where swarms of "giant carnivorous squid" have been reported in the waters.

The hundreds of "monsters,"reportedly up to five feet long with "razor sharp beaks and toothy tentacles" have been reported not just seen in the shallow coastal waters near San Diego, but have been said to be "enveloping" the masks of divers, as well as "yanking at their cameras and gear." There is some disagreement over which species of squid is present in the bay, although most news reports are saying it is the Humbolt (also known as jumbo flying squid or the red devil). One unofficial source said that the species in the bay might actually be Robust Clubhook Squid Moroteuthis robusta. The squid came into the San Diego bay area this past week.

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July 23, 2009