Or take the giant octopus, which is revealed to possess amazing intelligence and problem-solving abilities. This is a real sea monster, a flesh-and-blood animal that shares our world. The recent discoveries surrounding the giant squid reveal it to be more interesting than any mythical sea creature. But the best thing about it is this: No matter how wild our imaginations get, the reality of these creatures is even more incredible. If all of that’s not enough to shiver your timbers, rest assured that for every sea monster known to science there are likely more out there yet to be discovered. Learn More About the Pacific Giant Octopus It isn't hard to imagine there could be record-setting specimens that remain out of sight in the depths of the ocean. Octopuses are intelligent creatures, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
If that’s not big enough, there is a hypothetical species of colossal octopus that may get even bigger!
The Giant Pacific Octopus can reach a length of over 20 feet across, certainly large enough to worry a diver or even a small boat. In fact, in Jules Verne’s classic novel 20,000 League Under the Sea the submarine Nautilus is grabbed by a giant octopus (sometimes translated as giant squid).īut these fears of a giant octopus may in reality be driven by sightings of, well, a giant octopus. The bizarre Oarfish may be at the root of sea serpent legends throughout history.īy Harper's Weekly, via Wikimedia Commons Giant OctopusĪs feared as the Kraken is the giant octopus, lurking beneath the sea and ready to reach up and snatch sailors off the deck.
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