Not massive sharks or snakes: This 62 feet tall 'kraken' octopus was the real terror of the dinosaur‑era oceans

Times Of India — Apr 25, 06:12 AM

Fossilized jaw remains have revealed colossal "kraken-like" octopuses that lived alongside dinosaurs, potentially reaching 19 meters in length.

These ancient invertebrates were apex predators in the Cretaceous seas, competing with and possibly preying on marine reptiles.

Evidence of extensive wear on their jaws suggests they crushed hard skeletons and possessed advanced intelligence for dismantling prey.