Do alligators bother manatees?
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, alligators have been known to bite tagged manatees, and they may prey on calves. Alligators are not known to be a significant cause of mortality to adult manatees. Boat strikes are the primary cause of mortality among adult manatees. • What do I do if I hit a manatee or find a stranded, injured, or dead manatee? If you think a manatee is in distress, please report immediately to the appropriate authorities. Also report any harassment of manatees. If you hit a manatee please report and provide as much information as possible; you may remain anonymous.
