The team found that 71 toothfish showed clear signs of colossal squid attack — scratches made by the squid's suckers and hooks, and deeper wounds gouged by its beak. (newscientist.com)
Because Antarctic toothfish are about half the size of an adult colossal squid, Laptikhovsky says they probably only attack juvenile, old or wounded squid. (newscientist.com)
The team also found the remains of colossal squid arms, tentacles, beaks and bodies inside the stomachs of 57 toothfish. (newscientist.com)