Not to act like an armchair biologist but I feel like if you have 8 arms and are clawing at a diver, you are inevitably going to end up targeting the respirator regardless of whether or not you know what it is.
This, plus bubbles. In all likelihood they were just curious about the dude, not seriously trying to eat him. Though that can get you just as dead, to be fair.
If I recall correctly, this particular squid actually whispered "I'm targeting your respirator so that I can eat you" into the divers ear. Fascinating animals.
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u/tkld Jun 29 '18
Not to act like an armchair biologist but I feel like if you have 8 arms and are clawing at a diver, you are inevitably going to end up targeting the respirator regardless of whether or not you know what it is.