Salmon+Predators


 * The Predators of Salmon**

1. Bears



2. Seals/Sea Lions



3. Eagles



4. Sea-run char like dolly varden and bull trout ( Salvelinus malma ) feed extensively on fry, eggs, and flesh. Strong populations of these fish are only found when salmon runs are healthy. They are dependent on salmon for survival. Char can be identified as having light spots on dark background whereas Pacific salmon, rainbow trout (steelhead), cutthroat trout have dark spots on a light background.

5. Whales



6. Humans



7. Trout