Should the Seaworld killer whale be killed??

To be honest I am not real sure what to think. You bring up some very good points. First, the trainer should have known the dangers. Though it was tragic what happened to her, the whale's name itself shows how dangerous it can be. The whale was just acting on instinct as you said and did not know any better. Sure he was trained, but who is to say he is happy having forced captivity? I think that the whale should not be left to go free because as you said it's senses are most likely dulled because of being in captivity and tended to. Whales are not like dogs, they can not be trained in the same way, and they can't be certain to understand the same commands. They are not domesticated though they are trained.

This whale has lived at Sea World for 30 years and is not going to be killed. Sea World has already stated they will continue to take care of him. I have posted many times this doesn't happen a lot and yes it is a risk trainers take. It was a tragic accident. I still am going to Sea World as I am sure many lotters on here will. Even though you mostly hear from the ones who don't think whales should be kept in tanks. And you are also right this whale would not survive in the ocean if it were released and would be killed fairly quickly by the others. Killer Whales are in packs they form early in life. Can't see them accepting a new one just like that. Sea World has also a great breeding program there and they do know what they are doing. I do see both sides cause of course what is best for all wild animals is to be in the wild. But the selfish side of me loves going to the shows and watching the tricks. Orcas are beautiful animals and I love going to Sea World and seeing them. I still remember as a child one time they had a killer whale in the petting tank. This whale would stay at the edge and loved to be petted. He would move a little and roll over so you could pet his chin. The dolphins you couldn't get to but this whale loved the attention. He stayed like that all day whenever he walked by he was always at the edge getting attention. It was a awesome experience that I will never forget.

I don't think it should be killed or let loose for the same reasons you stated. It's not the animals fault. And since it has been in captivity for it's whole life, it ought to be just put in a tank for people to look at and never given the opportunity to do this again. Poor woman and poor whale. Great Discussion! ~Have A Blessed Day~

Since the whale grabbed her by the ponytail, he might have just been playing, not knowing she could be drown.I like the set free better than killing this animal.

This Killer Whale has killed now killed three people. If they had released it when he killed the first time the other two people would still be alive. When are they going to realize that what they are doing is just not right. These animals need to be released into the wild to be free and at peace. It's an absolute outrage that they continue to keep animals caged in captivity.

You are very right. With people like you, i know that wild animals who are voiceless has a chance of survival in this cruel world. I think some people think that they are the masters in this jungle called earth, when the helpless animals wants is co-existence and be accepted for who they are . We cannot always expect wild animals to think the way we think,that's impossible. Their unpredictability has been their trademark and we should let them be such and be free to exist for who they are...as wild creatures.

I don't think the whale can really be held responsible, it's essentially a wild animal and, if anything, should not be kept in captivity at all. There have been many incidents where people have kept wild animals only to have the animals turn on them, surely it is better that in this instance the whale should be allowed to live.

I think this is a very complicated situation as well.. I think what one responder said might be a cool idea. To just tank it to let people see, so that no more harm can be done. That might not be bad after all, but of course, there will be no animal shows..

hi wigima5 No turn it loose back into the ocean it will soon adapt agin,, and this time forget the act, a killer whale is called that because why? it kills, duh. How stupid and this accident was bound to happen sooner or later, Sea World should have figured that out by now, killer whales are not called Killer for no reason.It will soon adapt and it would be cruel to kill it for something that is its very nature. Sea World has trained biologists there and they should have known better. no acts with killer whales, the idea is stupidity in itself.

I completely agree with you, if you have wild animals in captivity on display for people things can possibly go wrong. In this case it doesn't seem like the whale even meant to kill her and it was kind of an accident. Whales are huge animals and I don't really think they are meant to be kept in tanks for humans entertainment.

I definitely agree with you. These are animal and not humans, its their fault in the first place why they captured them, they should know about the risk and the possible things that could happen.