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.

Aug 21, 2023 · The original Shamu was a female orca held in captivity from 1965 to 1971, when she died just months after attacking a SeaWorld San Diego employee.

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 …

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 …

Shamu (pronounced sha-MOO) was an approximately 10-year-old female Southern Resident killer whale who lived at SeaWorld San Diego. She was captured on October 31st, 1965 from …

Jun 13, 2024 · "Shamu" has served as a label for nearly every orca housed at SeaWorld, functioning almost like a corporate brand name. The name "Shamu" originated from the first …

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 …

Few animals have achieved as much fame as Shamu, the killer whale. Initially brought into the spotlight by SeaWorld in the late 1960s, Shamu was the stage name given to several orcas in …

Come sing and dance with Shamu and Crew (Sam, O.P., Coral, Shivers, Pete, and Penny) as they reunite to rebuild Shamu’s Happy Harbor for their SeaWorld 60th Anniversary Celebration!

Jun 6, 2025 · Shamu isn’t just any sea creature—this legendary orca became a global icon! From dazzling performances to a lasting impact on marine life entertainment, Shamu’s story is one …