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Nookta II's Death
Measurements: 1973
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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 30 years 
Date of Capture August 1973
Place of Capture Pedder Bay, BC
Date of Death May 1, 1974
Place of Death
 Sealand of the Pacific
Cause of Death
 Ruptured Aorta

  About Nootka II

Nootka II was captured in 1973 along with 3 other orcas. It is believed that she was caught before in February 1967, when her entire pod was captured, but she and several others have been released.

Until October 7 1973, she was held at Pedder Bay when Sealand of the Pacific purchased and transferred her. The park was searching for a mate for their resident male orca Haida*. Both were said to get along well, but unfortunately Nootka died on May 1st, 1974.

A breeding programme was set up but Nootka's death axed the plan. She died from a ruptured aorta, the reason for the injury has never released though. She was estimated to be in her thirties but her exact age is still a mystery, but apparantly she was an adult female.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:

- Nootka means "Little Anna" in Inuit and "Circling Around" in Wakashan
- Pronunciation of Nootka: NOO-kas
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

 Family:
It is believed that Nootka originates from the K pod in the Southern Resident Orca community.

 Transfers:

Seattle, WA August 1973 - ??? ??1973   
Sealand of the Pacific ??? ?? 1973 - May 1 1974   
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