Dubai Mall unveils giant octopus attraction

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has unveiled its latest attraction, a Giant Pacific Octopus, just weeks after a five metres long, 750kg crocodile and its mate took up resident in The Dubai Mall aquarium.

Giant Pacific Octopuses (Enteroctopus dofleini) are found in the North Pacific Ocean and is the largest species among Octopus, reaching 4.3 metres in height and weighing more than 70kg.

The Giant Pacific Octopus has almost no bones allowing it to slip into very tight crevices to reach for food or hide from predators. Its head contains all vital organs including three hearts, while the rest of the body essentially constitutes eight arms.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, managed by Emaar Retail LLC, is located on Level 2 above the main aquarium tank and features an array of marine attractions, including Humboldt Penguins, Caiman Crocodiles, Piranhas, Giant Spider Crabs, Small Claw Otters, Sea Jellies and Clown fish.

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Dubai Mall unveils giant octopus attraction