Diving Down to the Pool - a photo on Flickriver

            SeaWorld’s most ambitious killer whale show ever, “Believe,” blends killer whale behaviors with elaborate setpieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia. The majestic presence of Shamu is reflected in a two-story stage; a spectacular water fountain sprays across the width of the show pool; three underwater cameras capture Shamu below the surface; a giant three-story whale tail soars high above the set; and four LED screens move and rotate as they highlight the power and beauty of Shamu and his crew.

The killer whale (Orcinus orca), commonly referred to as the orca, and less commonly as the blackfish, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, walruses and even large whales. Killer whales are regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators and preying on even large sharks.

Killer whales are highly social; some populations are composed of matrilineal family groups which are the most stable of any animal species. Their sophisticated hunting techniques and vocal behaviors, which are often specific to a particular group and passed across generations, have been described as manifestations of culture.

The IUCN currently assesses the orca's conservation status as data deficient because of the likelihood that one or more killer whale types are separate species. Some local populations are considered threatened or endangered due to prey depletion, habitat loss, pollution (by PCBs), capture for marine mammal parks, and conflicts with fisheries. In late 2005, the killer whales known as the "southern resident killer whales" were placed on the U.S. Endangered Species list.

Wild killer whales are not considered a threat to humans, although there have been cases of captives killing or injuring their handlers at marine theme parks. Killer whales feature strongly in the mythologies of indigenous cultures, with their reputation ranging from being the souls of humans to merciless killers.

Sea World San Diego Ca.

Taken in: United States / California / San Diego (show map)

Taken on: July 9, 2006

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Sets appears in: • Sea World San Diego

Groups appears in: • Sea World (SeaWorld Adventure Parks) • SeaWorld California (San Diego)

Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, f/8.0, 1/250 sec, 70mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	70mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Mode:	Auto
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
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