87K views · 3.5K reactions | Meet Flurry, our female giant Pacific octopus! She weighs around 10 pounds and is estimated to be about 1 year old. The animal care team tells us that Flurry is laid back and more active in the late afternoon. Fun Fact: A giant Pacific octopus has 250 suction cups per arm, each controlled individually! Find out more: https://mkezoo.com/OctopusFlurry | Milwaukee County Zoo | Facebook

5.8K views · 304 reactions | Our new exhibit provides a 360-degree view of a giant Pacific octopus in a large cylinder tank with a shipwreck-themed structure inspired by "Twenty Leagues Under the Sea," the science fiction adventure story by Jules Vernes. | Oklahoma Aquarium | Facebook

13M views · 80K shares | With the ability to grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) long, the giant Pacific octopus has been known to eat sharks. | National Geographic | Facebook

2.5K views · 200 reactions |  As the largest of all octopus species, the giant Pacific octopus has certainly earned its name! While often sporting a reddish coloration, they can change color and texture at will to hide from predators or sneak up on prey. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/47at8Lq | Oceana | Facebook

@olivias_reef spotted this Giant Pacific Octopus crawling along the deep wall at Madrona Point during a recent dive trip. She watched it for 5 minutes before it switched into hunt mode, forming a tent-like structure over cracks and boulders to trap shrimp, crabs, and small fish beneath its arms. Notice how the rockfish follow behind, hoping to snag any prey that escapes. 🐟 Learn more about diving in our region: https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/things-to-do/outdoors/on-the-water/scub