Krakens

This article focuses on the sea species. For the similar sea creatures, see giant squids.

Krakens
Species
Biographical Information
Status:	Existing
Homeworld:	Enchanted Forest
Show Information
First mention:	"The Heart of the Truest Believer"
First appearance:	"Dark Waters"
Latest appearance:	"A Wondrous Place"
Relevant Pages

“

I spent a lifetime running away from those beasts.

”

—Captain Nemo to Hook ^src

Krakens are a species featured on ABC's Once Upon a Time. They are native to the Enchanted Forest, and first appear in the sixth episode of the sixth season.

Krakens are based on the mythological species of the same name from Norwegian and Scandinavian folklore, and take the place of the giant squids from the novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and the giant squid from the Disney film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Biology

Krakens are huge sea creatures that are different from giant squids. However, they are not as large as the mythological kraken, and come in different sizes. Their tentacles are strong enough to latch onto a human and drag them away. They are also known to be very dangerous, as many seamen prefer to run away from them. However, according to Hook, this attitude made them unable to expect hunters. ("Dark Waters," "A Wondrous Place")

Krakens' blood can be used to travel between any world. ("A Wondrous Place")

History

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During First Curse

After Captain Hook joins Captain Nemo and Liam on a treasure hunt in an underwater grotto, a kraken grabs onto him with its tentacles, but before he is dragged underwater, Nemo and Liam are able to free him from the creature. ("Dark Waters")

After Third Curse

At the time when Aladdin and Jasmine were off the coast of the Enchanted Forest, they were attacked by a kraken, only to be saved by Captain Hook and the crew of the Nautilus. If they slayed the kraken, they could've made it to Storybrooke, but instead the kraken retreats to his underwater dwelling before Hook can catch it. ("A Wondrous Place")

Trivia

• On-Screen Notes
• Production Notes

On-Screen Notes

• A kraken is featured in the title card for "Dark Waters."

Production Notes

• In the Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-related episodes, Krakens take the place of giant squids, even though the show introduced them before.

Appearances

Once Upon a Time: Season Three
"The Heart of the Truest Believer":	"Lost Girl":	"Quite a Common Fairy":	"Nasty Habits":	"Good Form":	"Ariel":	"Dark Hollow":	"Think Lovely Thoughts":	"Save Henry":	"The New Neverland":	"Going Home":
Mentioned	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent
"New York City Serenade":	"Witch Hunt":	"The Tower":	"Quiet Minds":	"It's Not Easy Being Green":	"The Jolly Roger":	"Bleeding Through":	"A Curious Thing":	"Kansas":	"Snow Drifts":	"There's No Place Like Home":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent

Once Upon a Time: Season Six
"The Savior":	"A Bitter Draught":	"The Other Shoe":	"Strange Case":	"Street Rats":	"Dark Waters":	"Heartless":	"I'll Be Your Mirror":	"Changelings":	"Wish You Were Here":	"Tougher Than the Rest":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Appears	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent
"Murder Most Foul":	"Ill-Boding Patterns":	"Page 23":	"A Wondrous Place":	"Mother's Little Helper":	"Awake":	"Where Bluebirds Fly":	"The Black Fairy":	"The Song in Your Heart":	"The Final Battle Part 1":	"The Final Battle Part 2":
Absent	Absent	Absent	Appears	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent	Absent

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