King crabs are already pretty big, but this one was in a league of its own, it was like the king of king crabs! They're found in the cold waters of the North Pacific and are known for their delicious meat, which is why they're so highly prized by fishermen. But did you know that king crabs can live for up to 20 years in the wild, that's a long time for a crustacean!
These crustaceans are also incredibly strong, with some species able to exert a force of up to 1,000 pounds per square inch, that's stronger than most humans! They have a hard outer shell that protects them from predators, and they're able to regrow their legs if they lose them, talk about resilient! They're like the superheroes of the sea!
But what's really interesting is that king crabs are also able to swim, using their powerful legs to propel themselves through the water, they're not just limited to walking on the sea floor. They're able to move quickly and efficiently, which helps them catch their prey and avoid predators, it's like they have their own built-in jet propulsion!
100 TON KING CRAB CAUGHT! World's Largest Sea Monster - YouTube