Shamu / ʃæmuː / (c. 1961[1] – August 16, 1971) was a female orca captured in October 1965 from a southern resident pod. She was sold to SeaWorld San Diego and became a star attraction. …

Shamu was the stage name used for several performing orcas at SeaWorld. The Shamu show began in the 1960s. The original Shamu died in 1971, but the name was trademarked by …

2023年8月21日 · This young orca, now known as Shamu, was trained to be SeaWorld’s first performing killer whale. She was confined to a small tank, and in order to teach her tricks, …

SeaWorld’s first “Shamu” was a female orca who was captured in the wild in 1965 when she was just 3 years old. Whalers harpooned and killed her mother and the young orca refused to leave …

2018年6月15日 · SeaWorld’s first “Shamu” was a female orca who was captured in the wild in 1965 when she was just 3 years old. Whalers harpooned and killed her mother and the young …

2015年11月10日 · SeaWorld has announced it is evolving its killer whale shows, which typically feature the orca Shamu, after activists repeatedly called them cruel. Shamu is actually a brand …

2024年1月23日 · Shamu, ⁣the iconic killer whale, has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, conservation, and‌ marine biology. As the star attraction at SeaWorld parks …

2015年2月26日 · The name Shamu has not only become a household name but an icon in pop culture. In fact, over twenty movies and television shows have made some reference to the …

Their impressive size and fierce hunting skills have earned killer whales the title of “top predator of the ocean.” Their distinctive black and white coloration — disruptive coloration — may …

Provides readers information on orcas, background on Shamu, a chronology of Shamu's life, and how her captivity influenced history. Includes colorful graphic art, fast facts, and a glossary. …