Read about the Colossal squid in the link I posted earlier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossal_squid). They sound even nastier and they're not just bigger giant squid, they have different types of tentacles.

I don't believe squid or octopus would attack. The have the whole ocean why come up to the surface when they don't need to? Also the ink thing do they not excrete it when scared or threatened to confuse a potential danger and hide their escape?

They do apparently attack. Here's a snippit about the legend of the Kraken...

"The legend may actually have originated from sightings of real giant squids that are estimated to grow to 13 metres (43 feet) in length, including the tentacles. These creatures live at great depths, but will surface to hunt prey and reportedly have attacked small ships."

Pretty creepy, but fascinating.

Hmmmmm Interesting. I have yet to do research on the squids but having doing a very quick search on octopus I don't think they would attack there is information on defense but nothing about attacking so far. I am looking forward to researching this further.

Also can anyone help me with the name of the film with this scene: characters standing in what they thought to be a secure room on a boat talking about how an octopus can find its way in because of its intelligent they go on to talk about the food in the jar test. I have seen it but cant remember the name. thanks

After a little more research, Kraken is a legend. Giant Squid are DEEP sea creatures. Squid have been found washed up on beaches but I think they only move away from the deep sea due to a change in the waters.

However it is damned scary to think there is something that big and intelligent just waiting underneath you right? ;)

But lets not forget what feeds on these giant squid uh huh a Sperm Whale.

Oh and Giant Squid cant lift their tentacles out of the water apparently.

The only Cephalopod that I know of that has been known to attack humans is the Humboldt squid. They are known to reach lengths of 6 feet and can be quite vicious not only towards humans but each other.

Interesting I shall have to return to researching.

I don't mean to be a nitpicker, but, did you actually read my post???...

They do apparently attack. Here's a snippit about the legend of the Kraken...

"The legend may actually have originated from sightings of real giant squids that are estimated to grow to 13 metres (43 feet) in length, including the tentacles. These creatures live at great depths, but will surface to hunt prey and reportedly have attacked small ships."

Not trying to start anything, just thought you may have missed what I said.

Yes I did read your post!
Fair enough.
I was simply stating my opinion from the research I have done, clearly I must do some more research. I shall look into what Giant Squid feed on.
Thank you for the information you have provided though it is very interesting.
Sorry if I have offended you by my comments.

Monalisa I again want to say sorry as giant squid have been known to attempt to take bait of a fishing line and do rise to the surface to feed like you said. I was trying to take to much in and was not sorting it before I spoke.