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What Do Grey Seals Eat?

Quick answer

Grey Seals feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full grey seal profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.

By the Global Animal Guide editorial team Last reviewed How we research & review

Diet overview

The grey seal is a large Atlantic pinniped with a straight 'Roman' profile, weighing up to 230 kg and living about 35 years.

Feeding behaviour

Many grey seals adjust what they eat as seasons change.

Ecological role

Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.

FAQs

Where can I learn more about the grey seal?

See our full grey seal profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Where do these facts come from?

Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial grey seal species profile.

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