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Sex: Male
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Age at Capture: Approx. 5 years
Age at Capture: Approx. 5 years


On October 25, 1976, a young male Orca was captured in Medalland Bugt, Iceland. Later known as Kim, he was the first whale to be captured in Iceland after marine parks were barred from capturing whales in Pacific Northwest waters.
On October 25, 1976, a young male orca was captured in Medalland Bugt, Iceland. Later known as Kim, he was the first whale to be captured in Iceland after marine parks were barred from capturing whales in Pacific Northwest waters.


Kim was kept at Hornafjordur Harbor before being purchased by Marineland Antibes in France. He became the main attraction at the park before a female named Betty joined him in 1978; both seemed to get along well.
Kim was kept at Hornafjordur Harbor before being purchased by Marineland Antibes in France. He became the main attraction at the park before a female named Betty joined him in 1978; both seemed to get along well.


On July 24, 1982, Kim died due to a Lung Abscess after only 5 years in captivity.
On July 24, 1982, Kim died due to a lung abscess after only 5 years in captivity.
== See also ==
== See also ==
[[List of deceased captive orcas]]
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Latest revision as of 18:02, 11 August 2023


Sex: Male

Pod: N/A

Place of Capture: Medalland Bugt, Iceland

Date of Capture: October 25, 1976

Age at Capture: Approx. 5 years

On October 25, 1976, a young male orca was captured in Medalland Bugt, Iceland. Later known as Kim, he was the first whale to be captured in Iceland after marine parks were barred from capturing whales in Pacific Northwest waters.

Kim was kept at Hornafjordur Harbor before being purchased by Marineland Antibes in France. He became the main attraction at the park before a female named Betty joined him in 1978; both seemed to get along well.

On July 24, 1982, Kim died due to a lung abscess after only 5 years in captivity.

See also