Moment octopus hurls itself at man and daughter captured on video
3 years, 10 months ago

Moment octopus hurls itself at man and daughter captured on video

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the octopus approaches it attempts to leap out of the sea and whips its tentacles towards Mr Karlson, who managed to capture the incident on his camera. Mr Karlson said he noticed the octopus after it had similarly tried to attack a seagull a short time before. Mr Karlson has since shared the video on his social media, where a number of octopus researchers have remarked how unusual it is to see this kind of behaviour.

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Moment octopus strangles panic-stricken diver who races to the surface with creature's tentacles around his neck after disturbing the animal's home
1 week, 3 days ago

Moment octopus strangles panic-stricken diver who races to the surface with creature's tentacles around his neck after disturbing the animal's home

Daily Mail  

A snorkeler was nearly strangled by an octopus after he disturbed the creature's home while on a dive off the coast of far-eastern Russia. But the octopus quickly retaliated by releasing a cloud of ink and then wrapping its tentacles around the diver's hands. The mollusc involved in the incident is believed to be a common octopus, scientific name octopus …

Octopus steals GoPro, refuses to give it back
1 year, 8 months ago

Octopus steals GoPro, refuses to give it back

Hindustan Times  

Divers often have interesting interactions with aquatic creatures while exploring the underwater world. Maree Clout, a photographer and a diver, shared how she came across an octopus who stole a GoPro from another diver and refused to let it go. She also shared a detailed caption explaining how she came to know about the octopus stealing a camera. I asked …

Beachgoer ‘lucky to be alive’ after filming herself cradling one of Australia’s deadliest sea creatures
3 years, 1 month ago

Beachgoer ‘lucky to be alive’ after filming herself cradling one of Australia’s deadliest sea creatures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A beachgoer in Australia was …

Female octopuses throw shells at males annoying them
3 years, 5 months ago

Female octopuses throw shells at males annoying them

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Female octopuses have been observed throwing silt, shells and algae at males during unwanted mating …

Octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite, scientists say
3 years, 9 months ago

Octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite, scientists say

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Octopuses and fish team up to pursue prey, but they may not always get along, …

Geologist Beaten up by 'Angriest Octopus' at Australian Beach, Left With Sting Marks
3 years, 11 months ago

Geologist Beaten up by 'Angriest Octopus' at Australian Beach, Left With Sting Marks

News 18  

A swim on holiday at a Western Australia beach has resulted in a painful octopus “whipping” – and a video of the encounter that has gone viral. Upon walking closer with his two-year-old daughter, he discovered it was an octopus, and took a video, which shows the animal in shallow water take a sudden strike in Karlson’s direction with its …

Deep-Sea Octopus Enthralls Scientists With Otherworldy 'Show'
5 years, 6 months ago

Deep-Sea Octopus Enthralls Scientists With Otherworldy 'Show'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Deep-sea scientists can hardly contain their awe and delight at the spectacle of a beautiful octopus seen in a new video from research vessel E/V Nautilus. Invertebrate zoologist Mike Vecchione said in a statement that the octopus appears “closest” to the species Cirrothauma magna, though it could be also be one of several “undescribed species” that exist. …

Woman puts live octopus on face for photo contest, ends up in hospital
5 years, 7 months ago

Woman puts live octopus on face for photo contest, ends up in hospital

Hindustan Times  

What a woman thought would be an unusual and fun photo session turned out to be an extremely painful incident. Bisceglia’s picture did manage to capture people’s attention but not in the way she wanted. Jamie Bisceglia was participating in a photo contest and wanted to take an image that would look different from the rest, reports Fox News. Sadly, …

Vlogger attacked by octopus as she tries to eat it during live-stream
5 years, 10 months ago

Vlogger attacked by octopus as she tries to eat it during live-stream

The Independent  

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Man holds deadly octopus in bare hands. Internet horrified at viral video
6 years, 1 month ago

Man holds deadly octopus in bare hands. Internet horrified at viral video

India Today  

An unsuspecting tourist had a very close call with death after he accidently held a venemous blue-ringed octopus in his bare hands. The horrifying video, uploaded on Reddit, is now going viral on social media, leaving viewers shocked. The deadly blue-ringed octopus is infamous for its paralysing venom, which can shut down the muscles required for movement and effectively kill …

Seal smacks kayaker across the face with large octopus
6 years, 6 months ago

Seal smacks kayaker across the face with large octopus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kyle Mulinder was paddling off the coast of Kaikōura …

Diver laughs in the face of aggressive octopus as it latches onto his camera equipment
6 years, 6 months ago

Diver laughs in the face of aggressive octopus as it latches onto his camera equipment

Daily Mail  

This is the remarkable moment an octopus attacks a diver and latches onto his camera equipment - refusing to let go. The sea creature wraps itself around the diver's arms as he attempts to prise himself from its grasp. This is the remarkable moment an octopus attacks a diver and latches onto his camera equipment The unidentified diver came face-to-tentacle …

Dozens of octopuses spotted crawling out of the sea on Welsh beach
7 years, 4 months ago

Dozens of octopuses spotted crawling out of the sea on Welsh beach

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brett Stones, who runs SeaMor Dolphin Watching Boat Trips, caught one live curled octopus on …

Perth snorkeller has a VERY close encounter with an octopus
9 years, 2 months ago

Perth snorkeller has a VERY close encounter with an octopus

Daily Mail  

The mollusc held on for a few minutes and travelled up man's arm An octopus latched on with mighty strength and refused to let go The man came across an underwater cave and put his arm inside Snorkeller was exploring seabed while on the lookout for lobster A snorkeller on the lookout for spiny lobster got quite the surprise when …

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