Ramu IV - orca

Ramu IV

Sex	Male
Born	Approx. 1968
Died	August 1971 Marineland, Australia
Captured at	Penn Cove, Washington State
Capture age	Approx. 2 years
Origin	Wild born
Capture date	August 8, 1970

In one of history's most notorious captures, over 80 orcas were corralled into Penn Cove on August 8, 1970. Although only a few whales were kept, a young male named Ramu IV was among those taken into captivity.

While many of Ramu IV's companions were sent to marine parks in the United States, Europe, and Japan, he was uniquely destined for Australia. Originally intended to be a companion for Cuddles in the UK, it was later discovered that both were male, altering their plans.

Subsequently, Ramu IV was acquired by Marineland Australia, where he was meant to replace the park's previous captive orca, Ramu, who had passed away a few months earlier.

Unfortunately, in August 1971, Ramu IV died under circumstances that remain unknown.

Orcas captured at Penn Cove in 1970

• Chappy
• Clovis
• Jumbo
• Lil' Nooka
• Lolita
• Ramu IV
• Wally
• Winston

See also

• List of deceased captive orcas
• List of living captive orcas