Marine mammals:
* Orcas (Killer whales): Perhaps the most feared predator of seals, orcas are highly intelligent and skilled hunters. They can target seals both on land and in the water.
* Polar bears: These large, powerful predators hunt seals on the ice and in the water.
* Leopard seals: These fierce seals are particularly adept at hunting other seals, especially in the Antarctic.
* Gray wolves: In some areas, gray wolves may prey on seals that come ashore, especially pups or injured individuals.
Other predators:
* Sharks: Great white sharks and other large sharks can prey on seals, particularly in areas where they overlap in habitat.
* Seabirds: Large seabirds like albatrosses and gulls may scavenge on seal carcasses or even attack young or weakened seals.
* Humans: Humans have hunted seals for centuries, both for their fur and meat. However, seal hunting is now regulated in many areas.
The specific predators a seal faces will vary depending on its species, location, and the time of year. For example, harbor seals that live along the coast of the United States are less likely to encounter polar bears than seals that live in the Arctic.