Many penguin species hunt in pelagic (open-ocean) environments, targeting both surface waters as well as mid-level depths of several hundred to more than a thousand feet, in the case of the large king and emperor species.

Where do penguins hunt for fish?

Method of Collecting and Eating Food Penguins feed at sea. Most feeding occurs within 15.3 to 18.3 m (50-60 ft.) of the surface. The location of prey can vary seasonally and even daily.

What animal hunts penguins?

A healthy adult penguin on land has no natural predators, though eggs and chicks are eaten by other birds (skuas and giant petrels). Penguins usually live in places free of land predators, against which they would be defenceless. However, in water, penguins are hunted by leopard seals and killer whales.