Giant Pacific Octopus Walking On Bottom – 4K Footage

This detailed 23-second clip captures a large Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) slowly walking along the base of a rock wall at a well-known shore diving site on Vancouver Island. The octopus is headed toward a large crack in the reef, with its raised papillae fully extended, giving its skin a rugged, highly textured appearance.

Multiple rockfish species appear throughout the frame, adding ecological context and depth to the scene. The smooth, deliberate pacing of the octopus makes the movement easy to follow, while the natural surroundings add visual richness and local specificity.

Filmed with a Sony A7S III and Sony 16–35mm f/4 lens in S-Log3, the footage is well-suited for professional editing and color grading workflows.

Ideal for use in marine documentaries, educational programs, aquarium displays, or any project exploring octopus behavior and habitat interaction in the cold Pacific waters of British Columbia.