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This article gives a list of captive orcas, or killer whales, large predatory marine mammals that were first captured live and displayed in exhibitions in the 1960s, or were subsequently born in captivity. They soon became popular attractions at public aquariums and aquatic theme parks due to their intelligence, trainability, striking appearance, playfulness in captivity and sheer size. As of June 2013, 45 orcas are held captive at facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia, providing entertainment for theme park visitors.
The first North Eastern Pacific orca, Wa...