Alongside fishing in , players also have the option of diving to catch Deep Sea Creatures which include the very rare Gigas Giant Clam. Huge, fast, and worth a whopping 15,000 bells each, players will want to find and capture the Gigas Giant Clam as often as possible.
To find the Gigas Giant Clam, you will first need to purchase a wet suit and then swim into the ocean to start diving, keeping an eye out for large shadows specifically. Like other fast sea creatures, the technique for catching it may take a player some time (and a few lost clams) to perfect.
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Like fish and other sea creatures in , players have a better chance to find the Gigas Giant Clam during certain times of the year. Players in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to find it from May through September, while players in the Southern Hemisphere will find it from November through March. Note that it does not have any specific time of day associated with it, so feel free to search the sea during both morning and night for a chance at finding it.
When diving, players will start to recognize it by its huge shadow and long lunges when it moves. It is the largest of the deep-sea creatures, making it somewhat easier to spot than the others. However, it can sometimes be mistaken for other creatures with large shadows and quick movements, such as the Snow Crab. When you think you've spotted it, you will want to pursue it as quickly as possible so you don't lose it.
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While following it, many players will initially make the mistake of diving to try to catch a fast creature in, when this will likely end up causing you the most trouble. Instead, you will want to approach a fast sea creature slowly, the same way they would
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