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Nepo May 26 79 June 3 79
Yaka May 26 79 June 3 79

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Gender Female
Age at Death 18 months
Date of Capture May 26, 1979
Place of Capture Pfiefer State Beach, USA
Date of Death June 3, 1979
Place of Death
Marine World of Africa
Cause of Death
Perforated Gastric Ulcer

  About Surfer Girl

Surfer Girl was a young orca that was rescued on the coast of California. Her origin is unknown and reason for stranding also is unknown and the reason for her stranding (however it may be linked to her cause of death)

She was taken to Marine World Africa where she survived for 8 days; she died from a perforated gastric ulcer.

  • Blood Type: Unknown  (most likely Transient)

Relatives & Offspring
Family: Wild Californian Orcas


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  • May 26, 1979 - June 3, 1979   Marine World of Africa