Three Hearts, Eight Legs, Big Brains and Blue Blood.

Anatomically unique and fascinatingly intelligent, Te Wheke never fail to capture imaginations. We find them featured in ancient philosophy to contemporary literature and cinema. Modern monsters like Ursula or the giant octopus, Te Wheke o Muturangi, which led Kupe across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa.

Less dramatically, if you are a fan, or want to fall in love with these weird and wonderful ocean beings, check out the oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher.