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Gender Female
Age at Death ~ 19 years
Date of Capture February 1967
Place of Capture Yukon Harbor, WA
Date of Death October 1980
Place of Death
 Vancouver Aquarium
Cause of Death General Mycotic Infection

  About Skana

Skana was one of the first orcas to be captured for dolphinariums. In February 1967, 15 orcas were seine netted, five of them were kept at Yukon Harbor until they were moved to Seattle Marine Aquarium. Once arrived at the park, they were bought by other marine parks. Skana was purchased by Vancouver Aquarium and was immediately moved to her new home. Skana got used to her new environment quickly and was trained for shows. By the end of 1968, she finally got a companion, Hyak2*, who was a part of the Northern Resident orca community.Both of them got along very well and soon became the stars at the parks. People from all over the world came to see the two orcas.
Skana was one of the oldest orcas in captivity by the time of her death, although she was quite young when she died. Apparantly she got a mycotic infection, which is caused by fungi.
  • Skana means "Killer Demon" in Haida
  • Skana was first named Walter, which means "Powerful Warrior" in German
  • Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

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Transfers
  • February 1967 - February 1967   Seattle, WA
  • February 1967 - October 1980  Vancouver Aquarium

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