Seal is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A marine mammal, not a fish. Mammals are kosher only if they both chew the cud and have split hooves, which seal does not, so it is not kosher.

What is the scientific name of Seal?

The scientific name of Seal is Phocidae.

Does Seal have fins and scales?

Seal does not meet the requirement of having both fins and removable scales. Leviticus 11:9-12 requires fish to have both fins and scales to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Seal sushi or sashimi?

No. Since Seal is not kosher, it should not be consumed in any preparation, including sushi or sashimi.

Where can I find more information about whether Seal is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Seal

Phocidae

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Seals are marine mammals found mostly in cold coastal waters of the Arctic, Antarctic, and temperate seas, hauling out on shorelines and ice to rest and breed.

Seal in foreign languages

Scientific	Phocidae
Hebrew	כלבי ים
Arabic	فقميات
Spanish	foca
Portuguese	Foca
French	phocinés
Italian	Foca
German	Hundsrobben
Greek	Φωκίδες
Russian	Настоящие тюлени
Turkish	Fokgiller
Chinese	海豹
Japanese	アザラシ
Korean	물범과
Hindi	बिना कान वाली सील
Vietnamese	Họ Hải cẩu thật sự
Thai	วงศ์แมวน้ำ
Indonesian	Anjing laut sejati

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A seal is a mammal, not a fish, so it is not kosher.
Seals are protected in the United States under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Seal hunting is allowed in some regions under specific quotas or for Indigenous subsistence.