Shawn - orca
Shawn was a young female orca who was captured in Iceland on October 26, 1978.
| Species | Orcinus orca |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Died | September 3, 1979 SeaWorld San Diego |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Captured at | Medallands Bugt, Iceland |
| Capture age | Approx. 1 year |
| Capture date | October 26, 1978 |
On October 26, 1978, a group of 6 orcas were captured off the coast of Iceland. They were sent to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium as they awaited their final transfers.
Shawn was sent to SeaWorld San Diego with Kasatka, Kotar, and Kahana.
On September 3, 1979, Shawn died of pneumonia.