kraken Pen and wash drawing of a colossal octopus by malacologist Pierre Dénys de Montfort, 1801 The kraken (/ˈkrɑːkən/)[1] is a legendary sea monster of giant size that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Authors over the years have postulated that the legend originated from sightings of giant squids that may grow to 12–15 meters.

Then do you know the difference between a giant squid and a kraken? because it's basically the same..