The flatback sea turtle is an omnivorous species, but predominantly eats a carnivorous diet.
It feeds mostly on the prey found within the shallow waters where it swims.
It has been found to feed on soft corals, sea cucumbers, shrimp, jellyfish, mollusks, and other invertebrates.
It will also occasionally feed on seagrasses, even though it rarely feeds on vegetation.
The flatback sea turtle is an omnivorous species, but predominantly eats a carnivorous diet. It feeds mostly on the prey found within the shallow waters where it swims. It has been found to feed on soft corals, sea cucumbers, shrimp, jellyfish, mollusks, and other invertebrates. It will also occasionally feed on seagrasses, even though it rarely feeds on vegetation.
Flatback sea turtle