Giant squid is not for eating, but apparently colossal squid is a treat.

Museum technician Mark Fenwick said he and other scientists had snacked on part of another Colossal squid being examined, to determine whether it had ammonia in its system, as its cousin the Giant squid does.

"It was almost like a …cockle. It was very nice. It left a real taste in your mouth and stayed for quite a while. It was very much like (sashimi). I don't know anyone else who has eaten Mesonychoteuthis," he said.