How big does a Giant Squid get?

A Giant Squid averages around 275 kg and with a body length up to 13 m.

Giant Squid

Architeuthis dux

The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is a deep‑ocean cephalopod distributed across many of the world’s oceans, though it is rarely observed alive. Most knowledge comes from specimens that wash ashore or are recovered from deepwater fisheries and predator stomachs.

Mass (typical / record): 275 kg
Top speed: —
Body length: 13.0 m
Diet: Carnivore
Habitats: deep ocean, open ocean

IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

The origin of the kraken legend in Norse and Mediterranean mythology. First filmed alive in the deep ocean only in 2012. Sucker scars found on sperm whale skin have fascinated scientists for centuries. They remain among the most mysterious large animals on Earth.