Attack of the giant octopus

Listen to this article Recently, we have been informing you quite often about divers taking on risky challenges. There have already been dives with sharks, anacondas or crocodiles. All of them can give every diver the creeps. Sometimes, however, creatures from which we would not expect an attack, can surprise us even more. This was

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: March 7, 2012 - 14:33

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 06:07

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Recently, we have been informing you quite often about divers taking on risky challenges. There have already been dives with sharks, anacondas or crocodiles. All of them can give every diver the creeps. Sometimes, however, creatures from which we would not expect an attack, can surprise us even more.

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This was the case when diver Doug Pemberton was attacked by a giant octopus. Usually gentle around people and avoiding contact with them, this time for unknown reasons the creature attacked.

Wrapping the diver with its powerful arms, covered with suction cups, the octopus tried to drag its prey into the hideout. The situation was serious as, during the struggle, the animal tried to rip the mask off Doug’s face and rip the automaton from his mouth.

This should be a warning to all those who, while admiring the beauty of wild nature, cross a certain boundary. Being an intruder in the animal kingdom, we are exposed to unpleasant consequences. Fortunately, this time it ended in fear.

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.