shamu
Shamu is the stage name used for performing killer whales at SeaWorld theme parks. The name has been applied to a succession of orcas that entertained visitors with aquatic displays, and it became the central branding for SeaWorld’s flagship orca show. Over time, Shamu became a widely recognized symbol associated with SeaWorld and its captive orca program.
The first orca to perform under the Shamu name was a female captured in the mid-1960s and
In the 21st century, public discussion about the welfare of captive orcas led SeaWorld to adjust its