Giant Pacific Octopus
Enteroctopus dofleini
Sighting evidence at Race Rocks, British Columbia
Photo: KJ · CC BY-NC
The rocky crevices and kelp holdfasts at Race Rocks provide ideal denning habitat for giant Pacific octopus, and multiple resident animals can be found on any given dive. The site's strong tidal currents deliver a constant supply of crabs and other prey, supporting octopuses that grow exceptionally large. Their presence here has been documented continuously for decades, with some dens apparently occupied by successive generations of animals.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Giant Pacific Octopus is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.