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Taiji was kept alone after capture.

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Gender Male
Age at Death unknown
Date of Capture 1978
Place of Capture Taiji, Japan
Date of Death 1978
Place of Death
 Taiji Whale Museum
Cause of Death Harpoon Wound
  About "Taiji"

In 1978, japanese fishermen captured a male orca in Taiji Bay. The orca was taken to the Taiji Whale Museum but soon died from the harpoon wound he got when he was captured. Little is known about this orca.
  • Taiji was named after the place he was captured however he was never officially named
  • Pronunciation of Taiji: "Tai-Chi"
  • Blood Type: 100% Japanese

Relatives & Offspring
Family:
 Wild Japanese Orcas


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