Tilikum (orca) - Wikipedia
As both orcas were pregnant, Haida II and Nootka IV behaved aggressively towards Tilikum, including forcing him into a smaller medical pool where trainers kept him for protection.
What Happened to Tilikum, the Orca That Killed His SeaWorld …
Jan 6, 2023 · Tilikum was the focus for the controversial 2013 documentary Blackfish, which detailed the killings and presented them as a direct result of the stress he endured while living …
The True and Tragic Story of Tilikum, SeaWorld's Captive Orca
Apr 19, 2024 · On February 20, 1991, Tilikum — along with Kyuquot's mother, Haida II, and another Sealand orca, Nootka IV — forcibly submerged 20-year-old Sealand trainer Keltie …
Haunting final moments of SeaWorld trainer before killer whale …
Feb 26, 2025 · In 2010, tragedy struck at SeaWorld Orlando when Dawn Brancheau lost her life in a gruesome attack by an orca she had worked with for years - and her final moments are …
Jessica Radcliffe orca attack: Orca attack mystery: What really ...
Aug 11, 2025 · However, investigators revealed the video was an AI-generated hoax, with no evidence of the event or the park's existence. While Radcliffe's story is false, real-life orca …
Tilikum, The Captive Orca From ‘Blackfish’ Who Killed His Trainer
Jun 13, 2023 · In February 2010, Tilikum killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident became the focus of the 2013 documentary Blackfish and …
Tilikum: the Orca Who Inspired a Movement to End Marine …
Mar 27, 2024 · Tilikum is most known for killing two of his trainers, Keltie Byrne and Dawn Brancheau, and a third person, Daniel Dukes, who was suspected to have jumped in Tilikum’s …
Deadly history behind orca which dragged SeaWorld trainer into …
Sep 2, 2024 · Tilikum was one example of a killer whale that spent the majority of his life in captivity. He died in 2017 at the age of 35, having spent 34 years in resorts like SeaWorld. The …
What Orca Killed a Trainer at SeaWorld? - Biology Insights
The Death of Dawn Brancheau The most famous fatality involving Tilikum occurred on February 24, 2010, at SeaWorld Orlando, claiming the life of veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau. The …
Inside Seaworld - The Tilikum Transaction | A Whale Of A Business ... - PBS
Although there have been numerous accidents involving killer whales and their trainers, this is the only incident in which a human was killed by a captive orca.