To approach for a positive side... did you know that octopuses have nine brains? They can learn to solve mazes for example. Click me for more info.
We had several encounters with them in the sea, one followed us to the shore. I think he was curious. I will edit this comment, to put a photo in it.
So, the promised edit:
Maybe it doesn't seem from the photo, but it was not a small one 😆
🧐 amazing... Ahora puedo entender algunas cosas. Y no voy a comer más pulpo.