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Extremely rare image of a live giant squid, as confirmed by giant squid expert Dr. Steve O'Shea.[1] The images illustrates, for the first time, counter-pigmentation in Architeuthis, suggesting that it is an animal of the water column.

Source: http://homepage1.nifty.com/ozok/ika-story2.htm

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Use of this copyrighted image in the article List of giant squid specimens and sightings is believed to be fair use on the grounds that:

• It is a historically significant image, being one of the most valuable images of the giant squid ever taken.
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• Use of the image adds signicantly to the article as it directly illustrates a subject discussed in the article and illustrates one of the most significant giant squid sightings.

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