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What do cuttlefish eat in the ocean?

Asked: Luc Voyer, Last Updated:

Cuttlefish diets vary depending on where in the ocean they live, but they commonly feed on mollusks, shellfish, fish, octopus, worms, and even other cuttlefish. Their natural predators include dolphins, sharks, large fish, seals, seabirds, and other cuttlefish.

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