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Orcas Lived With
Chi Feb-26 79 May 79
Benkei Feb-26 79 Apr 79
NAW-OO-C7901 Feb-26 79 1979
NAW-OO-C7902 Feb-26 79 1979
Benkei III Feb 82 Feb 82
Sacchi Feb 82 Mar 82
TWM-OO-C8201 Feb 82 June 82
TWM-OO-C8204 Feb 82 ???-??
TWM-OO-C8205 Feb 82 ???-??

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Gender Male
Age at Death 13 + years
Date of Capture February 26, 1979
Place of Capture Taiji, Japan
Date of Death June '82
Place of Death
 Taiji Whale Museum
Cause of Death Unknown

 About Tai

Tai was an adult male captured on February 26, 1979. He was caught off Taiji Bay along with other orcas and was immediately sent to the Taiji Whal Museum where he remained until his death. It's unknown if he was used for performances although he was one of the biggest orcas ever captured. He died in June 1982, the cause of death is still unknown. 
  • Tai means "Big" in Chinese
  • Pronunciation of Tai:  tai
  • Blood Type: 100% Japanese

Relatives & Offspring
Family:
 Wild Japanese Orcas


Transfers
February 26, 1979 - June 1982   Taiji Whale Museum