When Did Shamu Die?
Shamu was a famous killer whale that lived at the San Diego Sea World from the late 1960s until his death in 1971. The beloved whale was a major attraction at the park and was featured in many of its shows. Shamu's death was a tragedy for the Sea World community and his passing was mourned nationwide. Shamu was born off the coast of California in 1960 and was captured by a team of marine biologists in 1965....