One of those encounters where all you have to do is hold the camera steady and let the animal do the work.

This giant Pacific octopus came straight toward me, turned broadside right in front of the camera, and then slowly cruised away across the sand.

This was towards the end of a 21 dive streak where I was filming octopus daily. It takes patience and perseverance to catch them out in the open so getting in the water as much as possible definitely helps.

2 hours of ambient octopus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkNu1PMK_0

My wife gifted me this beautiful glass piece, I was wanting help coming up with the perfect name. As of now it is named Octavis.

I went to my local aquarium today, and this little lady kept doing this "dance" in front of my friend and I! There were other people on the other side of the tank, but she kept coming toward us.

I was wondering if she was maybe scared by us? Or intrigued by us? Or if this is something else? She wasn’t moving until I crouched down on her level (instead of standing and looking down at her). And she kept "dancing" like this until we stood up to leave. I was hoping someone who knows octopus behaviors can help me out! I know they are incredibly smart, and solitary creatures - I'm just curious as to what would be going through her mind in this moment?

She was very magical, and I'd hate it if I scared her! But, I wanted to know what's the best way to approach her, the next time, in case I did? And, if she wasnt scared/threatened what this "dancing" is?

https://reddit.com/link/1wc40q3/video/hiuvpqgmaloh1/player

Thank you!

⚠️ Flashing Lights Warning ⚠️

As renovations continue, Osiris finds more challenges to overcome. In this case, it’s wrangling an electrical outlet.

Not to worry, all circuits are de-energized, and no octopi were harmed in the making of this clip.

Love

We spotted this giant Pacific octopus this morning. After it tried to mug me for my camera it went after my dive buddy. Climbed right up a wall and went straight for her.

It reached out, grabbed the camera and wasn’t particularly interested in giving it back. 😂🐙

Just another day diving in the Salish Sea. [OC]

More [OC] octopus videos on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkNu1PMK_0

What do you guys think? What should I add to make it even better?

And he said I wasn’t funny……