Captive orcas
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Dozens of orcas are held in captivity for breeding or performance purposes. The practice of capturing and displaying orcas in exhibitions began in the 1960s, and they soon became popular attractions a
Orkid at SeaWorld San Diego
The dorsal fin and saddle patch of an orca known as Sonora or sometimes Holly (A42) of the Northern Resident Orcas
Lolita, the second oldest captive orca, who was estimated to be four years old at the time of capture.
Keiko is weighed as he is loaded into his specially made transport tank at the Oregon State Aquarium, on September 9, 1998.
Orca attacks
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Orcas are large, powerful aquatic apex predators. There have been incidents where orcas were perceived to attack humans in the wild, but such attacks are less common than those by captive orcas. In ca
Captive orcas
…concerns have been raised regarding the safety of animal trainers entering the water to work with captive orcas, which have been responsible for numerous attacks on humans—some fatal. In contrast, wild orcas are not known to have ever killed a human, and physical interactions with humans in the wild are extremely rare and…
Point Sur, seen from the north on Highway 1
An orca beaching to capture sea lion on the beach of Valdés Peninsula
Kasatka and her son Nakai posing during a show in 2002
Tilikum, who was involved in 3 deaths, swims in the Dine with Shamu exhibit in Orlando, Florida