~ Social Organization ~

Since scientists have never observed giant squid alive in their natural habitat, we cannot say for sure whether they live in groups, or what the size and makeup of those groups might be. They may in fact be solitary hunters. There is no way to know for sure how Architeuthis individuals interact with each other. This is one of the aspects of giant squid behavior that intrigues people, and is certainly a motivating factor for seeing them alive for the first time in the deep sea.

The Architeuthis that have been caught in fishing nets are always singles; two or more giant squid have never been caught together. In addtion, so few juvenile giant squid have ever been recovered that we have precious little information on their social habits. Whether or not Architeuthis are solitary animals, gregarious, or school only as juveniles are questions yet to be answered.