![]() ![]() That’s as much as a full-grown man, making them a formidable presence when they do appear. The largest ever caught was 600 lbs and had a span of 30 feet, but they usually measure out to about 17 feet and weigh 150-175 lbs. Known to inhabit the waters of the north Pacific, this behemoth cephalopod can live to be five years old, an eon compared to its cousins. Even rarer still you might see the largest and longest-lived member of the species, the giant Pacific octopus. ![]() If you’re lucky, you might get a rare glimpse of an eight-legged brute scrambling to get away, or it could be camouflaged as a rock while it hunts creepy crawlies. There are wonders there that no human will ever lay eyes on, but there are times when the tide pulls in, and the things beneath the water make themselves known. The ocean is the keeper of secrets in our world. The Giant Pacific Octopus: Mysterious, Magnificent, And Misunderstood Giant Pacific Octopus. They’re a reminder that the animal kingdom is still a mystery to be solved, one that pushes the boundaries of what we think we know to be true. What made this so amazing is that these octopuses aren’t just an uncommon sight. Follower Nick Johnson sent in this video and says that pot was about 90 feet deep. WOW! □ Check out this giant Pacific octopus that was caught up in a crab pot. Nick Johnson, one of the men aboard the boat, was able to catch a video before they did. It was determined to stick to the trap, but they were able to pull it off and get to safety. That’s what happened on July 3, when a group of fishermen found a giant Pacific octopus clinging to their crab pot in Yaquina Bay, not far from Newport, Oregon. It’s hard to forget the moments when those oddities find their way into our daily lives. If not that, then the mystery–the alien creatures and weird sightings, things we might never understand. The flick of a whale’s tail or a dolphin surfacing with a smile could be enough to compel anyone to go out. Nature has a way of reaching out to us and reminding us that she can still surprise us. They might see something landlubbers miss. Maybe it’s more than just habit and the daily grind that keeps them fishing. High winds and treacherous seas can easily sweep away a fishing boat, taking the lives of the fishermen with them. But sometimes it’s easy to wonder whether it’s worth the trouble. There’s nothing better than the salty aftertaste of fresh-caught crab, especially when it comes in a bowl of chowder or smoked and dipped in butter and garlic. Every day crabbers risk their lives just to fill our stomachs and make a modest wage. Crabbing is a dangerous and often tricky profession. ![]()
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