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This chart lists when and where these 133 orcas were captured, which
acquariums acquired them, and how long they survived in captivity. To the best estimate, as of November 1997, 102 of the
133 captured killer whales in marine parks and aquariums worldwide have died.
One escaped. 30 are still alive, and a further 18 captive-bred are also
alive.
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Here are summaries of their lives, including - Moby Doll who was
captured in 1964 - Namu the bull killer whale who was the first to be
exhibited - and Junior, the male Icelandic orca who languished in a small tank
inside a warehouse for over four years without fresh air, light or normal companionship.
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This chronology lists dolphin/whale captures; their public displays, pregnancy
and birth estimates, and death estimates in captivity.
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Chart of Known Current Distribution of Captive Orcas - (wild-caught or, captive-born)
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