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Sumar was a male captive killer whale born at SeaWorld Orlando on 14 May 1998. He was transferred to SeaWorld San Diego in 1999, later spent a period at SeaWorld Ohio, and returned to San Diego, where he died on 7 September 2010 at the age of twelve. Sumar was the calf of Taima and Tilikum and was part of SeaWorld's captive-breeding program. His record is of interest to researchers, historians, and readers examining the individual histories of captive orcas and marine parks.
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When and where was Sumar born?
Sumar was a male captive killer whale born at SeaWorld Orlando on 14 May 1998. His mother was Taima, another SeaWorld orca.
Which SeaWorld parks held Sumar?
Sumar moved from SeaWorld Orlando to SeaWorld San Diego in 1999. He also spent a period at SeaWorld Ohio before returning to San Diego.
Who was Sumar's mother?
Sumar was the calf of Taima. His early life was within SeaWorld's captive killer-whale program, beginning at SeaWorld Orlando.
When did Sumar die?
Sumar died on 7 September 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego. He was twelve years old.
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