Height
3 meters
Year Built
2005
Address
Various coastal locations
The Lowdown
The Big Squid emerges from the realm of Australia's commercial fishing industry, celebrating the calamari that graces restaurant menus across the nation. This tentacled sculpture captures the otherworldly appearance of these cephalopods that inhabit Australian waters from Tasmania to the tropical north. Squid fishing is an important part of Australia's seafood industry, with both commercial and recreational fishers targeting these intelligent creatures. The Big Squid honors the fishing communities and the sustainable harvest of these remarkable marine animals that have fascinated humans for millennia.
Did you know?
"Squid have three hearts and blue blood"
History
Squid fishing has been part of Australian fishing culture for generations. The Big Squid celebrates both commercial and recreational squid fishing and the communities that depend on the sea.
More Fun Facts
- •Squid have three hearts and blue blood
- •They can change color in milliseconds
- •Squid are caught year-round in Australian waters
- •Calamari is Italian for squid
- •Some squid species can glow in the dark
Visiting Tips
- 💡Try fresh calamari at coastal restaurants
- 💡Squid fishing off jetties is popular after dark
- 💡Tasmania has excellent squid fishing
- 💡Use squid jigs for the best results
- 💡Many fishmongers sell fresh local squid
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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