Octopus Fighting Showing Signs of Aggressive Behavior - Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea)

After an abnormally rough winter here in Kona, the ocean conditions finally calmed down enough for a safe entry to shore dive again (Hallelujah)!!
Initially, I just thought the octopus was hunting along the reef for a quick meal; but I soon saw a second octopus and realized I was witnessing signs of aggression between the two. The aggressive signs were flashing (or bleaching) to an ash white color with the dark circle (ocellus) getting really dark and red.
Both octopuses eventually extend one tentacle to size each other up and quickly reared up for battle! The fight didn't last long, as the octopus on the left quickly realized it was a losing battle and soon swam away (or so I assume that was the process, what do I know, octopus are smarter than humans, LOL).
Really enjoyed witnessing this encounter (and glad I didn't have to see a blood bath between the two).
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[@vickydittfield9822]

Intriguing 😊

[@pattisnyder]

Hey, we just returned from a trip to Lembeh and would like to find a muck diving spot to stop off at while travelling on to Palau this summer. Do you have a dive shop you work with who will focus dive trips on macro (along the Kona Coast)?

[@shoredivingalongthekonacoa6450]

Aloha! Lembeh and Palau ~ Living the good life 😊🤙🏽. All of the muck diving sites around Kona are done as shore dives so the regular shops don’t necessarily focus on macro specific dives. Your best option is to hire a private guide who is familiar with our Nudi Madness dive site. If you’re familiar with shore diving & navigation you could also just go out on your own.