Deep Sea stuff

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by yourlastmistake

The only Cephalopod that I know of that has been known to attack humans is the Humboldt squid. They are known to reach lengths of 6 feet and can be quite vicious not only towards humans but each other.

However after doing a search these Squid are normally only aggressive when being fished. However are more naturally agressive than other squid. Well wouldn't you be in someone was trying to pluck you out of your natural environment?

[monalisa]

No offense taken at all. I'm just rather anal about things I look up too (and a lot of other things) . :) While your at it, like I mentioned before, look up Colossal squid especially when they describe their tentacles. *shudder*

Thanks Posher, now I'm obsessed about squid! ;) :D mmmm, calamari....

[Shadow]

Yes the description of the tentacles is pretty scary alright. But I don't intend to be invading squid territory any time soon so I think I'm pretty safe lol.

[Roderick Usher]

can't believe this one hasn't come up yet.

[Posher778]

Octopi are more defensive I know, and don't usually assault for no reason, unless they feel threatened. Giant Squid are just bad asses.

[DP McCoy]

I read an article in the newspaper today about the first mini subs to go on sale to the general public.They are being produced by a german company and the asking price is £65,000,imagine the fun you could have with that nifty piece of kit.

[Posher778]

Roderick, is that film actually any good? I may have to check it out if it is.

[Roderick Usher]

Originally Posted by Posher778

Roderick, is that film actually any good? I may have to check it out if it is.

no, it's fucking abyssmal - avoid at all costs. I'd disavow it complettely, but it's just such a horrifically bad credit that I like to keep it in my mind as a reminder to never set myself up to fail like this again!

I do find it hilarious, but only in a very painful way.

[yourlastmistake]

Originally Posted by Shadow

However after doing a search these Squid are normally only aggressive when being fished. However are more naturally agressive than other squid. Well wouldn't you be in someone was trying to pluck you out of your natural environment?

National Geographic did a show on the Humboldt squid about a year ago. A team of divers wanted to study their feeding habits. They were told by local fisherman that they could be very agressive when being fished, as you said.
It was eerie to see them rise from the depths at night and go into a frenzy when feeding, not only would they attack each other, some to the point of death but a few even attacked the divers. I imagine their sharp beaks could take a nice little chunk out of you.

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Posher778

Octopi are more defensive I know, and don't usually assault for no reason, unless they feel threatened. Giant Squid are just bad asses.

lol well in my opinion I do not believe Squid would attack unless they feel threatened. Even our presence in the water is a threat. Its their territory.