Is the giant Pacific octopus dangerous to humans? Why would it want to target a diver and his equipment deep in the ocean?

Man is compared to a thinking reed, “ashi” in Japanese while the humble octopus is often likened to thinking legs, also “ashi” in Japanese, due to its cleverness. The octopus has eight limbs.

North Pacific giant octopus hug massive crab, such as snow crabs, to paralyze them instantly. Then they use their suckers to crush their prey to pieces before enjoying the feast.

This occurred during his recent IRL stream in Japan. At around two hours and 47 minutes into his stream, he was seen eating octopus with his friend and streamer Wake "Wakewilder." The streamer ...

The waters, with their strong tidal currents, are known for their tasty octopus. It’s also one of Japan’s busiest sea ... Is that image a bit weird? Sorry. This article by Lisa Vogt, a ...