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Is colossal squid edible?

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When a 600-pound giant squid discovered in the depths of the sea off the coast of Japan hits the news, the first thing that comes to mind is ... calamari? At least for some, including one. read more

From articles on both giant and colossal squids, they are indeed edible, but they taste horrible. Their flesh tastes of ammonia, a substance found in cleaning products, urine and sweat. Also, they are a highly aggressive and cannibalistic species. read more

The giant squid is one of the ocean's largest cephalopods, but until now, researchers had access only to dead giant squids found in the stomachs of sperm whales, in fishermen's nets or floating on the surface of the ocean, according to an article in U.S. News & World Report. read more

Best Answer: I think that it is not edible because of the amount of ammonia that they use to adjust their buoyancy. Shame really as a calimari the size of a tractor tyre would be great. My money would be on the killer whale - huge teeth and very strong. read more

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