Massive squid with 5 metre long tentacles washes up on New Zealand Beach

Wow ... The giant squid which washed up on a beach on New Zealand's South Island this wee

A MONSTER from the deep measuring more than 7 metres in length has surprised locals after washing up on a popular New Zealand beach.

The massive squid was discovered by walkers in South Bay in Kaikoura but has since been moved to the Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium where its on display.

Giant of the sea … The squid dwarfs a local who headed to the beach to see the rare sight. Picture: Facebook/Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium Source: Facebook

“Before the birds got to it — we got help to move it to the aquarium where it is safe inside a freezer with glass windows so you can see it — on display until we can do more with it,” they wrote on their Facebook page along with a number of photos.

“The mantle itself is over 2m long with a 19cm eye diameter! The longest tentacle is just a over 5m! What a beast!”

Suckers ... These suckers are the size of a small dinner plate. Picture: Facebook/Kaikour