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Kasatka was a female killer whale kept at SeaWorld San Diego and used in the park's public orca performances. She became widely known after a 2006 incident in which she repeatedly pulled trainer Ken Peters underwater during a performance, although he survived. The episode was later shown in the documentary Blackfish, which examined captive-orca entertainment and training practices.
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Who was Kasatka?
Kasatka was a female killer whale kept at SeaWorld San Diego and featured in the park's public orca performances. She became widely known because of a 2006 incident involving trainer Ken Peters.
What happened to trainer Ken Peters during Kasatka's 2006 performance?
Kasatka repeatedly pulled Ken Peters underwater during a performance in 2006. Peters survived the incident, which became one of the most discussed SeaWorld orca-training events.
Was Kasatka a dolphin or a whale?
Kasatka was a killer whale, also called an orca, which is the largest member of the dolphin family. Her classification explains why some references describe orcas as dolphins despite their common name containing the word whale.
Where did Kasatka perform?
Kasatka performed at SeaWorld San Diego in California. Her public appearances were part of the park's orca shows before SeaWorld later changed its approach to theatrical killer-whale performances.
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