Man Vs Octopus

Produced by NHNZ

Since ancient times, sightings of a massive, eight-legged sea creature has spawned myths of a monster that can sink boats and swallow men. Now, National Geographic Wild is revealing the hidden secrets of this incredible predator. In this special event, we’re pitting the Giant Pacific Octopus against a human to see how they match up in the reams of Intelligence, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Adaptation and Strength.

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