Orca whales are caught by seperating the males from the females and children. They are often chased by a boat or plane around a cove and then the juveniles are lured away from the females so they can be caught in nets. At least 150 orca whales have been taken into captivity since 1961. Seaworld has not captured orca whales in 35 years, instead they began to breed them in captivity. In 1970, more than 90 orca whales were herded and caught. They used explosives, speedboats and planes to herd them into a three acre net. The orcas searched for a way out and frantically cried and tried to escape.
Pender Harbour, BC, April 1968. Photo: the Vancouver Sun
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