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Orcas Lived With
Mamuk Oct 68 1968
Haida Oct 68 1968
Ahab Oct 68 Feb 19, 71
Cuddles Oct 68 1968

Resources
* Main source:
Orca - The Whale called Killer
* Ishmael's Escape
* Transfers: 1968
Measuremnts:

Media Publications
"A Whale of a Job"
























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Gender Male
Age at Escape ~ 15+ years
Date of Capture October 1968
Place of Capture Yukon Harbor, WA
Date of Escape February 19, 1971
Place of Escape
 US Navy, Hawaii

  About Ishmael

In October 1968, five male orcas were captured. Soon after capture they were moved to their new homes. The biggest males, Ahab and Ishamel joined the US Navy and were transported to Hawaii. While Ahab lived there until his death, Ishmael escaped in February 1972. His current status is unknown, he could be very well alive but it's more likely that he passed away, yet so little is known about the Hawaiian population, he may be alive and well.
  • Ishmael means "God will listen" in Hebrew
  • Pronunciation of Ishmael: ISH-may-el
  • Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

Relatives & Offspring
Parents:
Siblings:
Other:
Offspring: 		wild orcas 
wild orcas  
wild orcas 
none


Transfers
  • October 1968 - October 22, 1968   Yukon Harbor, WA
  • October 22, 1968 - February 19, 1971   US Navy, Hawaii

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