Are Penguins a predator or prey?

Their prey generally consists of fish and krill, though sometimes small squid may also be on the penguin's menu. Krill is a crustacean similar to shrimp, and because it's typically found in large groups, it's a staple in the diets of sea predators like penguins and whales. read more

As penguins spend a lot of time in the water, most of their predators are marine animals and sharks. Perhaps the most dangerous for them is the leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), a member of the Phocidae family that is characterized by its aggressiveness. read more

Since penguins exist on a diet mostly of fish, they would be considered prey. Sharks, as well as some of the other large marine animals would be considered predators to penquins. read more