Giant Pacific Octopus Bounding Along Seafloor – 4K Clip

This 30-second 4K stock footage clip features a Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) in a rare display of transition and movement. Beginning in a still, alert pose, the octopus suddenly bounds across the rocky seafloor with graceful power. Its papillae are raised, creating a dynamic, textured look as its body flows over the terrain.

What makes this clip especially unique is the visible partial loss of one arm, a likely result of a previous predator encounter. This visual detail underscores the incredible resilience and adaptability of these intelligent creatures. The scene was filmed off the coast of Vancouver Island using the Sony A7S III and Sony 16–35mm f/4 lens, ensuring clean, professional-grade footage.

Ideal for:

• Nature documentaries
• Educational science content
• Cinematic or creative ocean sequences
• Visual storytelling highlighting animal adaptation