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 · 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 enjoy. But …

Ulises performing during the Shamu show at SeaWorld San Diego in 2009 Shamu was the stage name used for several performing orcas at SeaWorld. The Shamu show began in the 1960s. The original …

A lot of us grew up loving Shamu. But that, of course, was before we knew the truth about SeaWorld. This is the real Shamu story.

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 Henderson …

Jul 18, 2019 · New! Shamu and Crew – Together Again Hey, Hey, party people! Come sing and dance with Shamu and Crew (Sam, O.P., Coral, Shivers, Pete, and Penny) as they reunite to rebuild …

Nov 10, 2015 · As SeaWorld announces it is phasing out its killer whale shows, Newsbeat looks back at 50 years of Shamu.

Dec 11, 2025 · No, Shamu is no longer at SeaWorld San Diego. The Shamu name is now primarily associated with SeaWorld’s orca show rather than a specific orca, and the orcas currently at …

May 30, 2026 · The complete "One Ocean" Shamu killer whale show One Ocean at SeaWorld San Diego. June 2017 SeaWorld San Diego has now replaced "One Ocean" with a new Orca show, Orca …

Shamu is the name used for several orca shows and is the stage name given to the "orca star" of those shows, beginning with the original Shamu in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The orca Shamu died in …