Marine Mammals:
* Sperm whales: These giants are known to dive deep to hunt giant squid, their primary prey.
* Dolphins: Various dolphin species, especially bottlenose dolphins, include squid in their diet.
* Seals: Harbor seals and other seal species often prey on squid, especially smaller squid.
* Whales: Other whales like orcas, pilot whales, and humpback whales also enjoy a squid snack.
Fish:
* Sharks: Many shark species, including blue sharks, mako sharks, and hammerhead sharks, eat squid.
* Swordfish: These fish use their sword-like beaks to spear and eat squid.
* Tuna: Both bluefin and yellowfin tuna are known to hunt squid.
* Billfish: Marlin, sailfish, and other billfish use their long, pointed bills to catch squid.
Other:
* Seabirds: Some seabirds like albatrosses and penguins dive to catch squid.
* Giant squid: Yes, even giant squid are cannibalistic and sometimes prey on smaller squid.
* Other cephalopods: Octopuses and cuttlefish can also hunt and eat squid.
The specific predators of squid vary depending on the size of the squid, its location, and the other available prey in the area.