In celebration of our NEW resource page on Cephalopods, we thought we’d share a few of our fav

In celebration of our NEW resource page on Cephalopods, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite fun facts (because I can only tell my friends these things so many times)

Fact #1

This octopus lure called a leho he`e is a tool of trickery. The octopus is attracted to the beautiful cowrie shell and the promise of a tasty meal but upon attack, they are scooped up by Hawaiian fisherman. The lures are hung to 480-720 feet (146.4-219.6 m) and shaken up and down to entice the octopus. Not only did fishermen catch octopus for food, the practice was also a sport for the aristocracy.

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