Amaya the orca became ill on August 18 and died unexpectedly the next day after the sudden deterioration of her health despite around the clock care from SeaWorld SanDiego's animal care ...

Brancheau, a highly experienced trainer, was killed by an orca named Tilikum ... Daniel Dukes was found dead in Tilikum’s tank after allegedly trespassing into SeaWorld overnight.

Along with SeaWorld’s Tilikum, the world lost another notable orca whale this week. Granny, believed to be as old as 105, is missing and presumed dead. Officially know as J2, but affectionately ...