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[Mythology] Why does the Kraken attack ships?

If we were to take the kraken seriously as a real animal for a moment, what motivation would it have to attack pirate ships? I mean, wooden hulls can't be very nutritious for a giant octopus/squid.
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Could be they just attack any large object in the sea because, odds are, it'll be some kind of food.  Ships are just unfortunately similar to whales in size and shape.

Could be territoriality.  The kraken doesn't like intruders and defends its home turf.

Then there's also the possibility that they're just plain mean.  Evil creatures who like to destroy.