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Largest eye of any animal

The current largest eye of any animal record is 11 in, held by Giant squid (Architeuthis spp.) and colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis spp.), set on January 1, 2007. Last checked October 14, 2026.

11

in

Giant squid (Architeuthis spp.) and colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis spp.)

New Zealand, for the 2007 colossal squid specimen; a comparable giant squid was caught off Hawaii in 1981., 2007

Holder
Giant squid (Architeuthis spp.) and colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis spp.)
Record
11 in
Metric
28 cm
Exact figure
27–28 cm (0.27–0.28 m)
Location
New Zealand, for the 2007 colossal squid specimen; a comparable giant squid was caught off Hawaii in 1981.
Date set
January 1, 2007
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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