Giant Australian Cuttlefish

Coast of south Australia

Coast of south Australia

From Shark Bay to Brisbane

iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species

iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species

Can grow up to 50cm

iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species

Can grow up to 50cm

and over 10,5 kg

iThe world’s largest cuttlefish species

Can grow up to 50cm

and over 10,5 kg

and They live up to 3 years

Using cells known as chromatophores,thecuttlefish can change his

colour instantly

Near Threatened

57% decline between 2001 and 2008,it is the because of intense fishing activity in this area

The Giant Cuttlefish is generally found hiding in caves and crevices and is generally very curious when approached by divers. When divers approach they will often come forward to investigate and they appear to like objects that have bright fluorescent colours (such as green and pink). Giant Cuttlefish have been seen following divers that wear brightly coloured fins.

The Giant Cuttlefish is generally found hiding in caves and crevices and is generally very curious when approached by divers. When divers approach they will often come forward to investigate and they appear to like objects that have bright fluorescent colours (such as green and pink). Giant Cuttlefish have been seen following divers that wear brightly coloured fins.

During the onset of winter they come together to mate. Death follows shortly after mating and laying of eggs that will spawn the next generation. Cuttlefish bones are often found washed up on beaches indicating that the breeding season is over.

It occurs on rocky reefs;

In seagrass beds;

and areas of mud and sand to depths of 100m.

All in all cuttlefish is one amazing creature and it would be a shame to us if such wonderful creatures disappear.