Shamu
Captive killer whale
Shamu was the stage name given to performing orca whales at SeaWorld theme parks, beginning with the original Shamu captured in 1965.
The name became synonymous with captive killer whale entertainment and was applied to multiple whales over decades.
In casual usage, Shamu sometimes appears as a generic or mildly derogatory reference to any large creature, including overweight people: I felt like Shamu after Thanksgiving dinner.
Central Florida city
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- captivityState of being confined
- tankLarge storage vessel
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
Anheuser-Busch · attraction · tourism · trainers · controversy · merchandise
Aquatic mammal order
- podSeed case or cetacean group
- breachingBreaking through something
- echolocationNavigation through reflected sound
- blackfishDark-colored whale species
matrilineal · blubber · transient · resident · vocalizations · pinniped · prey · Antarctic
One who conditions others
- tricksDeceptive acts or techniques
- splashingLiquid striking noisily
- jumpsPushes off ground
- bowsRespectful forward bends
audience · choreography · waterwork · poolside · spotlight · applause · spectacle · entertainment
Group's symbolic figure
- brandCompany's product line name
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- famousWidely known, much recognized
legendary · recognizable · symbol · merchandise · controversy · media · documentary · activism
Orlando
Central Florida city
stadium · Anheuser-Busch · attraction · tourism · trainers · controversy · merchandise
cetacean
Aquatic mammal order
- podSeed case or cetacean group
- breachingBreaking through something
- echolocationNavigation through reflected sound
blackfish · matrilineal · blubber · transient · resident · vocalizations · pinniped · prey · Antarctic · Arctic
trainer
One who conditions others
bows · audience · choreography · waterwork · poolside · spotlight · applause · spectacle · entertainment
mascot
Group's symbolic figure
- brandCompany's product line name
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
famous · legendary · recognizable · symbol · merchandise · controversy · media · documentary · activism · PETA
- Killer Whalespod, dorsal fin, blowhole, fluke, echolocation