The Giant Squid of Newfoundland: 1870-1881

Giant squid are elusive animals. Sightings are rare and our knowledge of them remains spotty at best. Yet for an extraordinary decade in the late 1800s, dozens of these mysterious creatures were seen floating in Newfoundland waters or found washed up on the island’s many beaches. No one knows exactly why this happened, but one thing is certain: the giant squid of Newfoundland captured the world’s imagination. Find out more in this video.
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