List of giant squid specimens and sightings (20th century)
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This list of giant squid specimens and sightings from the 20th century is a comprehensive timeline of human encounters with members of the genus Architeuthis, popularly known as giant squid. It includes animals that were caught by fishermen, found washed ashore, recovered (in whole or in part) from sperm whales and other predatory species, as well as those reliably sighted at sea. The list also covers specimens incorrectly assigned to the genus Architeuthis in original descriptions or later publications.
This article lists only records from the 20th century. For earlier records and an overview of the topic, see List of giant squid specimens and sightings. For later records, see List of giant squid specimens and sightings (21st century).