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Killer Whales In The Film Blackfish

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In the documentary “Blackfish” a claim has been made that killer whales are extremely aggressive creatures and are fully capable of intentionally causing fatalities. Through the basic knowledge of killer whales it can be concluded that these mammals are intelligent; therefore, they are aware of the destruction they are causing. Throughout the film the whales have displayed violent behavior. For example, one of the famous whales, Tilikum continuously pulled a trainer under the water causing her to come close to losing her life; unfortunately, among these incidents there have been deaths. In addition, over 70 incidents regarding the whales injuring trainers have occurred. Whether it ended in death or a minor injury, reports categorized these

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