Normally found in the depths of the Porcupine Bank, the spider-like creature is thought to have gone off course when she wandered into the nets of the Kerry skipper, Niall Flannery
A monster box crab measuring over nine feet has been hauled up in the fishing nets of a Kerry trawler.Marine biologist, Kevin Flannery, said the gigantic species is an extremely rare catch in Irish waters.
He said the sheer size of the crab astonished the fishermen, Niall Flannery and Deividas Uosis, who hauled her in. “I imagine their mouths were open when they saw her, she is one of the biggest box crabs I have ever seen", said Dr. Flannery. He said she possibly came into shallower waters looking for food. Despite her size, he said the monster is a relatively docile creature to handle.
Despite her monstrous size, he said she wouldn't harm her smaller counterparts. “She is not aggressive.” in the tank, she is exhibiting an endearing behaviour that has intrigued marine biologists.
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