The colossal squid seen from the top after its thawing, on 1 May 2008.
The following photos are of the colossal squid caught in 2003.
Beak - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad
Tentacle clubs with swivelling hooks - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad
Mid-arm suckers and hook - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad
Steve O'Shea hosing down the colossal squid - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad
Steve O'Shea and the colossal squid - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad
Adult female giant squid (top left), subadult female colossal squid (bottom left), and adult male teuthologist Steve O’Shea (top right) - reproduced courtesy of Kathrin Bolstad