Remarkable Giant Pacific Octopus and Wolf-Eel Encounter
Trust me, you are going to love the video below!
Giant Pacific Octopus passing over a mature male Wolf-Eel in his den. See video below. ©Jackie Hildering
It is one of the most remarkable encounters I have witnessed in all my dives.
It’s a fortunate enough thing to be able to watch a large Giant Pacific Octopus when it is hunting. In this encounter, the octopus passes directly over a mature male Wolf-Eel in his den. THEN, a Decorator Warbonnet emerges as well.
It was an exciting day in this wonderful marine neighbourhood.
I hope this 3-minute clip allows you to share in the awe and excitement.
For me, this was the NE Pacific Ocean equivalent of seeing a giraffe, elephant and rhino in close proximity.
Video and photos contributed by dive buddies Katie Morgan and Diane Reid while on our trip with God’s Pocket Dive Resort.
- For more information on Wolf-Eels (including that they are not an eel at all), see my previous blog here.
- For more information on Giant Pacific Octopuses, click here for previous blogs and here for a blog specifically on hunting in Giant Pacific Octopus.
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2 Responses to “Remarkable Giant Pacific Octopus and Wolf-Eel Encounter”
Fabulous Jackie! So, Iâm just wondering if youâve seen the video of the octopus eating a sharkâ¦..? It was in an aquarium, but still, it made me worry about youâ¦..
I have seen that video Vickie – attesting to the intelligence of octopuses. Have never had any reason ever as a diver to worry about them. Magnificent animals!