What gender was the original shamu?

Answer 1

Shamu was the first orca displayed in Seaworld, where she later became famous for her shows in which she showed her impressive behaviors. Shamu's name meant 'friend of Namu'. Namu's, Shamu's male counterpart, name became a show name, but later, the name 'Shamu' became more popular.

So, today, Shamu is just a stage name for both male AND female orcas. Originally, though, Shamu was a female.

Answer 2

She was a female of the speoies from whence came the name She-Namu although Shamu and Namu never made it as a couple. Shamu was sold by the Seattle Public Aquarium to SeaWorld and died in 1971.

Answer 3

The original Shamu was a girl but died in the 70's and now the stage name is used by all of the whales at Seaworld

Answer 4

Female shamu means she-namu and namu was the original male orca