Blackfish has differing opinions about why Tilikum lashed out
Hearing SeaWorld assert that the incident with Tilikum and Dawn Brancheau would not have happened if Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s hair wasn’t in a ponytail was apparently all Gabriela Cowperthwaite needed to examine the subject. Gabriela was curious whether Dawn’s haircut could be blamed for the occurrence, and it didn’t take her long to come up with several theories. The director uses ‘Blackfish’ to demonstrate how she believes orcas naturally become hostile when housed and nurtured in captivity. Being taken from their families at such a young age causes the whales to experience a great deal of stress as they are compelled to perform. Furthermore, Gabriela demonstrates that Tilikum was routinely bullied by the other orcas.
Blackfish Has Differing Opinions About Why Tilikum Lashed Out
After years training orcas, John Hargrove criticized SeaWorld
It took several years after Dawn Brancheau’s death for ‘Blackfish’ to be released. The documentary, which debuted in 2013, cast a new light on SeaWorld. Former orca trainers were among those who began to reconsider their commitment to the entertainment park. John Hargrove had worked at SeaWorld for years before ‘Blackfish’ was aired, and he wasn’t scared to speak out. According to an NPR report, captive orcas are “a moral and ethical issue.” According to the former trainer, this became increasingly apparent as his career developed. While he initially believed he could “change things” through his love of animals, John eventually recognized he would never be able to do so on his own.
After years training orcas, John Hargrove criticized SeaWorld.
