Fishermen catch spider crab the size of a small dog

Fishermen in China have reeled in a giant spider crab, the size of a small dog.

The six-legged crustacean has a body the size of a dinner plate and weighs about 9 lb (4 kg).

Spider crabs are not normally considered dangerous to humans, but they can pinch with their claws if threatened.

The fishermen who caught the crab say they will release it back into the water.

Giant spider crab caught off coast of Cornwall

A giant spider crab has been caught by a fisherman off the coast of Cornwall.

The crab is reported to weigh around 10kg and measure almost 1 metre in width.

Giant spider crabs are typically found in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, but specimens have been known to wander further south in recent years due to changing ocean temperatures.

Despite their name, giant spider crabs are not true spiders, but are instead members of the crustacean family. They are characterised by their spindly limbs and large body size.

Giant spider crabs are a popular seafood item and can be found in many fish markets around the world. They are said to taste something like lobster but are much cheaper to buy.

Some people choose to eat the legs of giant spider crabs, while others prefer to remove the meat from the body and eat that instead

Crab fisherman reels in a 6ft spider crab

A crab fisherman in southeast Alaska reeled in a 6ft spider crab, believed to be the largest ever caught in the state.

"It was a heck of a fight," said fisherman Jarrod Desktop, who caught the crab while out fishing for Tanner crabs. "At first I thought it was a big rock, but then it started moving."

The spider crab is considered a delicacy, and Desktop said he plans to sell the specimen to a local restaurant.

"I've been fishing for over 20 years and I've never seen anything like this before," Desktop said.

This giant spider crab was caught off the coast of Wales

## Giant spider crab

The giant spider crab is a species of crab that can weigh up to 15 lbs and have a leg span of up to 6 feet. They are found in the waters off the coast of Wales and other parts of Europe.

These crabs are scavengers and feed on dead fish, marine plants, and other invertebrates. They are also known to prey on small fish and other crustaceans.

The giant spider crab is a commercially exploited species and is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world. It is also used as bait for fishing.

The giant spider crab is among the largest arthropods in the world and is a popular subject of marine aquariums.

Spider crabs up to 6 feet long spotted in British waters

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A giant spider crab up to six feet long has been spotted in British waters by a group of divers. The group, from Plymouth in Devon, were on a dive trip to the Eddystone reef when they came across the crabs.

Giant spider crabs are the largest species of crab in the world and can weigh up to 44lbs. They are found in cold temperate and tropical waters and typically live at depths of between 50 and 600 metres.

Spider crabs got their name because of their long spindly legs, which can grow up to three times the length of their body. They use these legs to scavenge for food on the seafloor and can often be found feeding on dead animals or plants.

The discovery of such a large spider crab in British waters is a rare event and it is not yet known why they have migrated here from warmer climes. Some scientists believe that climate change may be causing them to move further north in search of food.