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Capricorn was a male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin residing at SeaWorld Orlando, notable for siring dozens of offspring in the United States before his death.
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What species was Capricorn, the SeaWorld dolphin?
Capricorn was a male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, or Tursiops truncatus. He became associated with SeaWorld Orlando and its dolphin program.
How many calves did Capricorn sire?
Breeding records vary by source and by whether the count includes every known offspring. One SeaWorld-focused record lists at least 19 calves, while the catalog description summarizes his United States offspring as numbering in the dozens.
Was Capricorn the dolphin named Sandy in Jaws 3-D?
Yes, Capricorn was reported as the male dolphin used for the female character Sandy in Jaws 3-D, released in 1983. That film connection is one reason his name appears in searches beyond SeaWorld history.
Was Capricorn only kept at SeaWorld Orlando?
No. Records trace Capricorn from capture in the Gulf of Mexico on December 15, 1972, to SeaWorld Orlando in 1983 and then to Discovery Cove in 2000. A precise death date should not be stated without a separate verified record.
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