Don't be fooled by supposed drone image of giant octopus in Gulf of Mexico

An image shared online in December 2025 was an authentic drone picture of a gargantuan octopus spotted in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Is the Giant Eclipse Octopus found in the Gulf of Mexico real or fake? Viral footage explored

The Giant Eclipse Octopus is going viral on Facebook. The page Science and Space Daily uploaded a picture of a Kraken-like creature and claimed it was supposedly found in the Gulf of Mexico. Marine ...

This is Not a Real 'Giant Octopus' Washed up on Indonesian Coast

An authentic photograph shows the body of a massive octopus washed up on the coast of Indonesia. Rating: Fake (About this ...
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Giant Pacific Octopus: 8 arms and 9 brains

Explore the mysterious world of the Giant Pacific Octopus with marine biologist René Carbajal. Explore the mysterious world of the Giant Pacific Octopus with marine biologist René Carbajal from the ...

Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe ‘extraordinary’ seven-arm octopus

Almost a half-mile below Monterey Bay's surface, California scientists recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus eating a ...
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Watch a Huge Octopus Steal a Photographer’s Equipment and Refuse to Let Go

What would you do if a giant Pacific octopus decided it wanted your diving equipment and didn’t let go? Do you think you’re strong enough to avoid getting your equipment, or yourself, pulled away by ...
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Watch a Giant Octopus Turn into a Real-Life Kraken and Grab a Scuba Diver

Madrona Point in British Columbia, Canada, is a popular spot for diving. These waters are also home to the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species on Earth. In this YouTube video, a diver ...
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Giant Pacific Octopus Surprises Washington Hikers by Suddenly Showing Up on Their Route

If you are hiking off the coast of northern Washington and exploring tidepools, the last thing you would probably expect to find would be a giant Pacific octopus swimming around in it! But a group of ...
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Woman says octopus attacked her 6-year-old son at San Antonio Aquarium

A woman is calling for changes at the San Antonio Aquarium after she says an octopus attacked her son. In videos posted to TikTok that have gone viral, Britany Taryn describes the giant Pacific ...