Great white shark vs pacific Giant octopus – who would win a Fight?

The oceans are a habitat of many of the world’s largest and deadliest creatures. The ocean is home to a wealth of exotic creatures, some of which are still undiscovered, including some species of the enormous whale and deadly critters like the box jellyfish.

Sharks and octopuses are two maritime species that have captivated mankind’s interest.

Monsters and deities have been created all throughout the world as a result of these creatures’ stories.

The Great White Shark is a member of the Lamniformes family and is one of the world’s largest predatory fish.

Because of erroneous information and the fact that the Great White Shark has been responsible for a number of attacks (some fatal) on swimmers, surfers, and divers, this predator remains one of mankind’s most feared sharks in the world

The huge Pacific octopus, botanically classified as Enteroctopus dofleini, is a cephalopod that can be found all across the Pacific Ocean and is the largest octopus species on the planet.

The word “cephalopod” comes from a Greek word that means “head-feet.” In lab testing, scientists have taught these intelligent animals how to open jars, imitate other animals, and solve mazes.

What do they look like

Great White can grow to be about 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6.1 meters) or more and can weigh more than 5,000Ibs. (2,268kg).

Despite its size, the great white shark is not the largest shark. The whale shark, which is not a predatory fish, receives this title. Great white sharks have enormous heads and snouts that are cone-shaped.

The body of this shark is fashioned like a torpedo, which makes it hydrodynamic and allows it to move quickly through the water.

The upper half of the shark’s skin is grey, while the lower half is white. Behind the front row of teeth, sharks have secondary rows of teeth.

These backup teeth are ready to move into places if a tooth is lost, and the teeth will continue to grow in this conveyor-belt fashion.

The world’s largest octopus species, the gigantic octopus, grows to a length of around 16 feet (4.8m) from the top of its body to the tip of its limbs and weighs between 70 and 110 pounds (31 – 50kg).

When it lives in the colder waters of the North Pacific, it reaches its maximum size, and when it lives in warmer seas, it shrinks.

A specimen 30 feet broad (9.1 mm) and weighing more than 600 pounds holds the record for the largest size (272kg).

Despite their size, octopuses can compress their bodies into any opening larger than their beak.

Male and female gigantic Pacific octopuses are around the same size. The huge bulbous heads and mantle of the giant Pacific octopus are usually reddish-brown in appearance.

Each of the octopus’s eight arms has two rows of suckers. The mantle houses the octopus’s organs, including the kidney, liver, stomach, gills, reproductive organs, intestine, and brain.

Because octopuses are mollusks with no exterior shells, they rely on their ability to blend in with their surroundings to keep safe. When threatened, it secretes blank ink.

Where do they live?

Even though Great White sharks prefer the coastal portions of all oceans throughout the world, they occasionally stray into the deep waters, where they have been discovered at depths of 1000 meters (3,280 feet) or more!

But their preferred water temperature is from 59F to 75F (15C to 24C), so most of the time they stay in shallow waters and near the surface. As their name would suggest, these species inhabit the Pacific ocean. It lives in coastal areas, mostly in seas that are shallower than 330ft. deep.

Pacific octopuses can be found off the western coasts of the United States and Canada, as well as up along Alaska’s southern coast.

They also range across the Bearing Straight to northeast Russia, down to China and Japan. These octopuses live in relatively cold waters in the Pacific Oceans.

These creatures live on the seafloor and use creative, rocky outcrops, and other structures as dens.

Their dwellings offer them a safe haven from predators, and the octopuses can even make their caves more secure by erecting walls and covers.

How and what do they Hunt?

Great white sharks are smart hunters. Generally, they use specific strategies to catch their prey, such as surprising their prey from below. By far, their preferred prey is a seal. But they also seem to like sea lions, some species of dolphins, and select species of whales.

When a shark’s teeth fall out, it can replace them. Once the prey has been seized between these mighty saws, the shark shakes its head in much the same way as a dog, tearing off chunks of meat, which are then swallowed whole. One bite can tear off a 30Ibs (40 kilograms) piece of flesh.

Human attacks are frequently fatal because of this. The gigantic Pacific octopus is a carnivore that consumes clams, crabs, fish, tiny sharks, seabirds, and other octopuses, among other things. They usually hunt at night and grip their victim using their tentacles and suckers.

They use their sharp beaks to puncture and tear flesh and seem to eat any animal within their size range. The octopus throws away its prey’s shell after devouring it, piling it outside its habitat.

The stack of shells is known as an octopus’s garden. Little is known about the social behavior and natural history of the white shark.

There is evidence, however, that some sharks are territorial and establish dominant hierarchies around feeding locations. White sharks are legally solitary, but pairs have been seen to travel together and associate for long periods of time.

Cephalopods have huge, complex brains and well-developed neurological systems, as well as the ability to learn, use tools, and solve problems.

They also exhibit very distinctly individual personality traits. As they notice us examining them, their intellect and exceptional eyesight can make them appear extremely strange.

They typically live a solitary life, unless it is the time for reproduction, and are primarily nocturnal creatures, these animals are not all aggressive, and would rarely attack or bite humans unless threatened. Sometimes, an individual would spend weeks in a cave, crawling out only when hungry.

Who would win a fight, between the legendary great white shark and the biggest octopus?

In terms of size, it is clear that the shark is much larger and more solid. In this case, for a correct fight, we will have to refer to a huge giant octopus, which will weigh over 440Ibs (200kg).

A typical 100Ibs octopus can kill a shark…but not one as mighty as the fearless Great White!
The Pacific Giant marine octopus camouflage himself nicely, against the underwater rock, and reef-dwelling plants/lifeforms.

This three-headed beast is extremely intelligent, and has a massive brain that has over 300 million neurons!

The lone shark approaches a reef, lurking around endlessly for the scent of blood… little does he know a hidden Giant octopus is stealthy approaching…

Seemingly invisible to the shark’s poor vision. As the obvious shark turns its body away from the reef, he’s suddenly grabbed by long, thick, tentacles…

The shark turns to face its attacker, however, if the octopus manages to catch the shark it will be hard for me to believe that it will let go. At the same time, it will attack it with its beak packed with an enormity of toxic venom.

The proteins tyramine and cephaloridine found in the saliva of the gigantic Pacific octopus immobilize or kill their prey.

I’m not sure if this would work for such a large shark. However, if the octopus manages to paralyze the shark, the fight is over!

At the same time, if the octopus doesn’t use its intelligence to hide and attack the shark by taking it by surprise, then the shark will be able to bite the octopus, and the scales would tip in favor of the shark!