Many predators eat shark eggs.
Fish
- Rays: Such as eagle rays.
- Grouper: Especially vulnerable egg stages.
- Moray eels: Opportunistic egg eaters.
- Other sharks: Larger species may eat smaller sharks' eggs.
Invertebrates
- Crabs: Such as blue crabs, which can crack egg cases.
- Lobsters: Also consume shark eggs.
Other Predators
- Seabirds: Gulls and terns.
- Sea turtles: Such as green sea turtles.
Diets vary by species, location, and food availability, so not all predators eat shark eggs regularly.