Shamu / ʃ æ m uː / (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 …

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 …

Aug 21, 2023 · Shamu is a name known across the world, solely due to SeaWorld. For decades, the company has advertised its killer whale shows as spectacles made for the whole family to …

When SeaWorld opened more parks—in Cleveland in 1970, Orlando in 1973, and San Antonio in 1988—each got their own “Shamu” (played by a hodge-podge group of captured orcas) to sell …

Shamu (pronounced sha-MOO) was a 10 year old female Southern Resident killer whale who lived at SeaWorld San Diego. Shamu and her mother were captured on October 31st, 1965, …

Nov 10, 2015 · 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 …

Mar 5, 2025 · The original Shamu, a young female orca, tragically died in 1971 at SeaWorld at just nine years old. Her death was attributed to a uterine infection and blood poisoning, a …

Jan 23, 2024 · 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 …

Apr 23, 2024 · Is the original Shamu still alive? No, the original Shamu is not alive. Shamu was the stage name given to several orcas (killer whales) that were held in captivity and performed …

Feb 26, 2015 · 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 …