Capt. Ricky Carbajal brings up a Humboldt squid, caught by an angler aboard the New Del Mar. Little is known about these jumbo squid because they thrive at depths of 650 to 3,000 feet. They have a life span of less than two years. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
Reflecting growing interest in squid fishing, anglers test waters off the coast of Palos Verdes Peninsula. The number of squid off Southern Californias coast could be in the millions. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
Robert Carbajal exposes raptor-like beak of a Humboldt squid. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
