What are the predators and prey of Hawaiian Monk Seals?

Answer 1

- In the 19th century Hawaiian monk seals were clubbed to death by whalers and sealers for meat, oil and skin.

- U.S. forces hunted them during World War II while occupying Laysan Island and Midway.

- Predation by sharks, such as the tiger shark, reduced pup survival.

- As a result of human disturbance, ciguatera poisoning, high male to female ratios during breeding season, and entanglement in fishing nets and debris have killed many of the species.

- In the northeastern Hawaiian islands, starvation is a serious problem. Lobsters, the seal's preferred food other than fish, are overly hunted and competition from other predators such as sharks, jacks and barrucudas leaves little left over for developing pups.

- In areas where male seals outnumber females, several males can compete for a single female, often accidentally killing the female. Females of any age can become targets, including pups.

Answer 2

The Hawaiian Monk Seal's Main Predators Are Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Orcas And Of Course, Humans. Dead Ones On The Coast Were Eaten By The Now Extinct In The Wild Hawaiian Crow. Dead Ones Are Possibly Eaten By Domesticated Dogs And Cats. And Dead Ones Could Also Be Eaten By Rats, Lizards And Even Sea Turtles.

Answer 3

It Is Both. It Gets Eaten By Tiger Sharks, Great White Sharks And Orcas. Dead Ones Get Eaten By The Now Extinct In The Wild Hawaiian Crow, Dogs, Cats, Sea Turtles And Seagulls. They Are Also A Predator And Eats Fish, Crabs, Lobsters, Clams, Scallops And Other Animals.

Answer 4

the hawaiian monk seal lives in reefs, shallow lagoons, open oceans and beaches

Answer 5

The Hawaiian monk seal is a predator and prey because it it eats spiny lobster crabs reef fishes octopuses and eels and it is also a prey because sharks eatHawaiianmonk seals.