Topic: Tilikum

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'Blackfish' centers on the dangers of orcas in captivity

Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite claims in her documentary that parks such as SeaWorld are placing profit above safety.
Chapter & Verse Is a killer whale a moral being?

Philip Hoare, author of "The Whale," has spent years studying these mysterious creatures and what surprises him most is how little we actually know.
03/01/2010 05:19 pm
SeaWorld resumes shows with killer whales – but no 'Tilikum'

Killer whales were used in SeaWorld marine parks Saturday – the first time since 'Tilikum' killed a whale trainer in Orlando.
02/27/2010 06:03 pm
SeaWorld defends use of 'Tilikum' and other killer whales

After 'Tilikum' killed whale trainer Dawn Brancheau, SeaWorld officials are defending the use of captive orca killer whales for recreation and education.
02/26/2010 07:35 pm
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Sea World tragedy: How common are 'killer whale' attacks?

Tilikum, the killer whale that drowned a trainer at Sea World in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday has been involved in three human fatalities. The orca, who was originally captured in the wild, may have been under high levels of stress.
02/25/2010 01:36 pm