Scientists photograph giant squid - Sep 28, 2005 Scientists photograph giant squid - for the first time, we can see a live giant squid in the wild- photographic proof of an animal of legend living in the wild. Recently specimens of giant squids have been found in fishing nets and the like, however this is the first time we have been able to see a giant squid alive and interacting with it environment in the wild. It even left part of itself behind- read the full story to see the details.