Entertainment & Arts
Pictures of the shows at SeaWorld Orlando both past and present that feature killer whales like Shamu.
Dec. 3, 2013
Travel & Experiences
New Shamu show won’t allow SeaWorld trainers in the water with killer whales
Feb. 3, 2011
Review: New Shamu show at SeaWorld San Diego debuts without trainers in the water
May 29, 2011
SeaWorld to replace Shamu show in 2011” href=”https://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-seaworld-shamu-20101207,0,17385.story”>SeaWorld trainers won’t return to “water work” with killer whales in the new 2011 Shamu show after the death of an animal trainer forced a complete reworking of the marine park’s signature attraction, SeaWorld officials said.
For the first time in more than four decades, a new Shamu show premiered Saturday at SeaWorld San Diego without animal trainers performing stunts in the water with the marine park’s iconic killer whales.
World & Nation
Kandu, a killer whale who gave birth last year at Sea World, died Monday after a collision with another female whale during a show at the marine park.
Aug. 22, 1989
Sea World will probably attempt to replace Kandu, the killer whale that bled to death Monday, but park executives are undecided on where to obtain the new animal, Sea World’s chief veterinarian said Wednesday.
Aug. 24, 1989
SeaWorld San Diego set to debut new Shamu killer whale show
May 9, 2011
California
A Sea World killer whale went into labor minutes before show time Friday and delivered her baby to the shouts and cheers of thousands of people who witnessed the marvel of nature.
Sept. 25, 1988
Kandu the killer whale died from massive bleeding caused by a freak injury when, showing “normal behavior,” she attacked a larger female whale that she was attempting to dominate, Sea World officials said Tuesday.
Aug. 23, 1989