what seastar get eaten by
Many different animals eat sea stars, including fish, sea turtles, snails, crabs, shrimp, otters, birds and even other sea stars. Though the sea starâs skin is hard and bumpy, a predator can eat it whole if its mouth is large enough. Predators with smaller mouths can flip the sea star over and eat the softer underside.Back to the Top. 1  Go to Explore Animals. 2  Go to Explore This Exhibit.hough the sea starâs skin is hard and bumpy, a predator can eat it whole if its mouth is large enough. Predators with smaller mouths can flip the sea star over and eat the softer underside. Back to the Top. 1  Go to Explore Animals.