shamu eats trainer in front of audience - Page 11

Kaneman · 03-06-2010, 04:42 PM

If he was really trying to kill her wouldn't he have just bitten her instead of pushing her around through the water. I'm sure that Orcas have no concept of drowning in the very short time span it takes a human to drown...

Apoc · 03-06-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

If he was really trying to kill her wouldn't he have just bitten her instead of pushing her around through the water. I'm sure that Orcas have no concept of drowning in the very short time span it takes a human to drown...

Ya, they have a history of killing things while playing, but its generally more laid back in videos. That was a relentless onslought.

Kaneman · 03-06-2010, 04:52 PM

Meh, I dunno dude, I've seen how violent they are when they kill seals and such....this very much seemed like play by comparison.

EpyonXero · 03-06-2010, 06:03 PM

Are you sure thats a video from the recent attack? It doesnt look like the reports, the whale had the trainer in its mouth.

jtemple · 03-06-2010, 09:56 PM

If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.

Dave · 03-06-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.

neither is steve anymore

101lifts2 · 03-07-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I went whale watching on Vancouver island in 03. We came upon a "super pod". There were easily 50 orca swimming around us. They looked so calm and docile. But, guess which guy didn't put his hands anywhere near the water??

Your mom?

WARputer · 03-07-2010, 09:56 PM

So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession?

Apoc · 03-08-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WARputer

So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession?

Because the big fella isnt to blame. He's a prisoner in a cement cell. He shouldnt be there, and he's bound to lash out.

defector · 03-08-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Because the big fella isnt to blame. He's a prisoner in a cement cell. He shouldnt be there, and he's bound to lash out.

While that is a common sense answer (and my exact thought), the reality is probably more along the lines of how much $ the Shamu shows generate.

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03-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#103
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Meh, I dunno dude, I've seen how violent they are when they kill seals and such....this very much seemed like play by comparison. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

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EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Are you sure thats a video from the recent attack? It doesnt look like the reports, the whale had the trainer in its mouth. __________________

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WARputer WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Murray, South Carolina Moto: 2005 Hayabusa Posts: 625	So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession? __________________ Chris

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jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.