Killer whales and great white sharks are two of the strongest creatures to live in the ocean. Both pray on other creatures for food, but it turns out killer whales don't just go for those smaller and weaker than themselves.
Read on to find out why great white sharks are now on the menu for these majestic whales...
Killer whales are truly a remarkable species...
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But sadly, there is a horrible misconception surrounding these beautiful creatures.These whales, who are commonly known as orcas, are very popular in captivity.
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Since the 1960's when the world's first-ever killer whale was captured and placed into captivity in California, the species has become one of the most popular and high-demand marine mammals for aquariums.Their high intelligence made them easy to train...
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And it didn't take long for organizations such as SeaWorld to start using them in live performative shows.Over the years, SeaWorld have built their brand based on killer whales...
And Shamu the orca is now world-famous.But things behind the scenes most certainly aren't as happy as they look.
The proclaimed 2013 documentary Blackfish outlined the horrors that go on behind the captivity of killer whales and other marine life... and SeaWorld certainly has a lot to answer for.Killer whales and other marine mammals should not be kept in captivity.
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These poor whales spend their entire lives in huge tanks which causes them great stress and frustration. Just imagine spending decades in a bathtub. That's exactly how it feels for these unfortunate killer whales.And even though killer whales are known for their gentle and intelligent natures...
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Being cooped up in captivity has caused them to lash out over the years and numerous SeaWorld trainers have been severely injured.In February 2010, SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by Tilikum - one of the park's largest killer whales.
Dawn's death not only sparked outrage over the captivity of killer whales, but it also created a sense of fear over these "unpredictable" and "terrifying" animals.It's important to note that there aren't any recorded killer whale attacks on humans out in the wild...
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And this alarming behavior simply comes from being kept in a plastic tank for their entire lives.Killer whales are actually very emotional and social animals...
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Who show very little danger to humans.