Predation
Many sharks, rays, larger tunas, and billfishes are predators that prey upon albacore. Because albacore are valuable commercial fish, humans are also important predators.
Known Predators:
- sharks and rays (Chondrichthyes)
- larger tunas (Scombridae)
- billfishes (Istiophoridae)
- humans (Homo sapiens)
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