recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
HW-OO05ETP-0017 Top Notch

HW-OO05ETP-0017 "Top Notch." Photographed by Ryan Lawler.

HW-OO05ETP-0017 "Top Notch" is an adult female Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whale. Her age is currently not known, but she has mothered at least two calves since her first known sighting in September 2018.

Top Notch has been seen traveling in a pod of nine other Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales, including two of her assumed offspring, ETP-20 “Cookie," and ETP-21 “Coronado.” In addition to her calves, she is usually in close proximity with ETP-14 "Kali" and ETP-15 "Nicki."

Following her first sighting, Top Notch's pod was documented in Southern California waters on a few occasions, with accounts ranging from 8 to 12 individuals, in July 2019 and August 2021. She likely gave birth to her first known calf between late 2019 and early 2021, as she was sighted in August 2021 with young Coronado.

Recently her pod was seen once again off the coast of Southern California in October 2023, pursuing and hunting bottlenose dolphins near San Diego. At this time, a total of 9 whales were accounted for, including Ana's young calf, Navi.

On December 11th, 2023, the pod was seen near Newport Beach, this time with a second young calf. Top Notch likely gave birth to her second known calf, Cookie, between October and early December of 2023. Throughout the month, her pod was continuously sighted going up and down the Southern California coast.

During encounters, the pod was noted as being extremely efficient hunters, taking down up to three dolphins during one sighting. It is theorized that they have been staying in the area for the plentiful food sources, including Grey whales, common dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins. This is likely due to the fact that nursing two calves is very taxing on the females in the pod.

## Trivia

* According to the 2024 ID Guide, Top Notch's name comes from the notch near the top of her dorsal fin.

## Gallery

* **Photos** of HW-OO05ETP-0017 "Top Notch"
* **Videos** of HW-OO05ETP-0017 "Top Notch"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eastern Tropical Pacific Killer Whales of Southern California 2024 ID Guide
A23 Stripe

Stripe's Dorsal Fin. Photo provided by John Ford, Graeme Ellis and Kenneth Balcomb.

## Family

### Calves

Corky II, *A21*, *A27 "Okisollo"*, *A29*, A43 "Ripple", A60 "Fife"

### Grand-Children

*Corky II's Calf (1977)*, *Spooky*, *Corky II's Stillborn (1980)*, *Kiva*, *Corky II's Calf (1985)*, *Corky II's Miscarriage (1986)*, *Corky II's Miscarriage (1987)*, *A63*, A69 "Midsummer"

### Great Grand-Children

A95 "Fern", A109 "Eliot", "Ne'nakw"

A23 "Stripe" (*pronounced str-EYE-p*) was an approximately 52-year-old female Northern Resident killer whale. She is known for being the mother of the oldest captive killer whale, Corky II.

## Early Life

Stripe was estimated to have been born in 1948. Her parentage and exact year of birth are unconfirmed, though her mother was thought to be A7.

## Calves

Stripe's first known calf, Corky II, was born in the mid 1960s. She gave birth to another calf, A21, a few years later. On December 11th, 1969, twelve members of the A5 pod, including Stripe, Corky II, and A21, were captured in Pender Harbor, British Columbia. Six whales (Corky II, Calypso, Nepo, Yaka, Kenny, and Patches) were taken into captivity and the remaining whales were released.

On December 26th, 1973, a cow and a bull were seen cradling an injured young calf. The calf was never positively identified, but is believed to have been A21. The calf had been struck by a ferry traveling from Comox to Powell River. Though the young whale survived for at least two weeks after the strike (a Powell River resident reported seeing it on January 10th), it was believed to have died later on based on the severity of its injuries.

Before A21 passed, Stripe had another calf, A27 "Okisollo", estimated to have been born in 1971. She later gave birth to another calf, A29, in 1977. A29 died in 1980. Her last two calves, A43 "Ripple" and A60 "Fife" were born in 1981 and 1992 respectively.

## Death

Stripe went missing in 2000 and is presumed to have died.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of A23 Stripe

1. ↑ 'Photo-Identification Catalogue and Status of the Northern Resident Killer Whales Population in 2019'
2. ↑ 'Corky's Capture'
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 'Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington'
4. ↑ 'The Blackfish Sounder 2001'
Algonquin

Algonquin and Hudson. Photo provided by Michael Noonan.

### Siblings

*Splash*, *Neocia*, *Malik*, *Nootka V's Calf (1998)*, *Nootka V's Miscarriage (2001)*, *Nootka V's Calf (2004)*, *Nootka V's Miscarriage (2006)*

### Half-Siblings

*Kiska's Calf (1992)*, *Kanuck*, *Nova*, *Hudson*, *Neocia's Miscarriage (2004)*, *Athena*

### Nieces & Nephews

*Neocia's Miscarriage (2004)*

Algonquin *(pronounced al-GON-kin)* was a 2-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Marineland of Canada. He was born there on December 18th, 1999. His mother is Nootka V and his father is Kandu VII. Algonquin passed away due to intestinal volvulus on August 13th, 2002 at Marineland of Canada.

## Birth and Early Life

Algonquin was born on December 18th, 1999, in Friendship Cove at Marineland Canada. At the time of his birth 6 other whales lived at the park: his mother, his father, an adult female named Kiska, his sisters Malik and Neocia, and his half-brothers Hudson and Nova. Not long after his birth Nova, Neocia and Malik were moved to the park’s other killer whale habitat, King Waldorf Stadium, to perform in shows for the operating season. Malik passed away there just a few months later in March. Neocia and Nova returned to Friendship Cove that winter, although they moved back a few months later for the next season. Nova died in the stadium in August of 2001.

Algonquin’s half-brother Hudson was only a year older than him, and the 2 young whales became very close. They were often seen interacting with guests in the Underwater Viewing window and hunting seagulls. Nova was a very curious calf, but he had a short attention span that made training difficult.

### Death

Algonquin was discovered deceased at the bottom of Friendship Cove on August 13th, 2002. It was later revealed that he had suffered intestinal volvulus overnight.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Algonquin
* **Videos** of Algonquin

## Transfer History

*Algonquin was never transferred out of Marineland of Canada.*

## Trivia

* Algonquin was likely named after the Algonquin people, a group of Indigenous people who live in eastern Canada. The Algonquin people call themselves "Omàmiwinini", and the word "Algonquin" is thought to derive from the Maliseet word *elakómkwik* which means "they are our relatives/allies". He may have also been named after the Algonquin language, the language that is spoken by the Algonquin people.
K33 Tika

K33 "Tika." Photo provided by Rachel Merrett.

### Half-Siblings

*L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, ***K41 "Vega"***, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, J53 "Kiki"

### Aunts & Uncles

*L10 "Okum"*, *L42 "Mozart"*, *L64 "Radar"*, L77 "Matia", ***K28 "Raven"***, L94 "Calypso", ***K31 "Tatoosh"***, **K37 "Rainshadow"**, **K43 "Saturna"**

### Nieces & Nephews

J47 "Notch", J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J52 "Sonic"*, *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh"

### Cousins

***K39 "Corvus"***, L113 "Cousteau", *L114 "Capella"*, L119 "Joy", L121 "Windsong", L124 "Whistle", L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

K33 "Tika" (*pronounced TEE-kuh*) is a 22-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Tika was born in early January of 2001 to K22 "Sekiu." He was her first calf. Genetic testing revealed that his father was L41 "Mega." Tika was named after a Native American Chinook word for "swift."

## Galleries

* **Photos** of K33 Tika
* **Videos** of K33 Tika

## References

1. ↑ "Orca Network Births and Deaths"
2. ↑ "Who's Whose Father?"
3. ↑ "K-33 Tika"
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. Photo provided by Chimelong Group.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, or 长隆海洋王国, is a marine park located in Zhuhai, China belonging to the Chimelong Group Co. They house a variety of marine mammals, such as humpback dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, and more. In the past, they housed atleast 13 different killer whales. It is unclear if there are currently any killer whales at Chimelong's orca breeding base, but as of January of 2024, there may be two females and a calf living there.

## Killer Whales Currently Living at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Killer Whales Currently Living at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
 Calf | Unknown
Chappy

Chappy. Photo provided by the 6th Edition of Kamogawa's Newsletter.

Chappy *(pronounced CHAH-pee*), or チャッピー, was an approixmately 5-year-old female Southern resident killer whale who lived at Kamogawa Sea World. She was captured on August 8th, 1970 from Penn Cove in Washington at approximately 2 years old. Chappy passed away due to periostitis of her lumbar bone in April 1974 at Kamogawa Sea World.

## Capture and Early Life

Chappy was captured on August 8th, 1970 in the infamous 1970 Penn Cove capture. She was captured along with Clovis, Jumbo, Lil' Nooka, Winston, Ramu IV, and Tokitae/Lolita. All seven orcas were held at the Seattle Aquarium after capture. In early September of 1970, Chappy and Jumbo were purchased by and sent to the newly opened Kamogawa Sea World.  There, they were trained to perform for guests at the park.

## Death

Chappy passed away in April of 1974 from periostitis of the lumbar bone, with Jumbo's death only a few months later.

## Transfer History

Chappy's Transfer History
 Penn Cove Sea Pen, Washington
 Seattle Marine Aquarium, Washington

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pollard, Sarah. *Puget Sound Whales for Sale.*
2. ↑ (1971) 'Heading In'
HW-OO05ETP-0019 Luna

HW-OO05ETP-0019 "Luna." Photographed by Nicole.Orcinologist.

HW-OO05ETP-0019 "Luna" is an adult female Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whale. Though her age is currently not known, her first known sighting was in September 2018 as an adult. She is noted as the largest member of her pod.

Luna has been seen traveling in a pod of nine other Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales. She is usually in close proximity with ETP-22 “Ana,” ETP-23 “Navi," ETP-18 “Diego,” and ETP-24 "Terso." Her relationship with other pod members is unknown, however, it is likely that she is closely related to her group.

Following her first sighting, Luna's pod was documented in Southern California waters on a few occasions, with accounts ranging from 8 to 12 individuals, in July 2019 and August 2021. Recently her pod was seen once again off the coast of Southern California in October 2023, pursuing and hunting bottlenose dolphins near San Diego. At this time, a total of 9 whales were accounted for, including Ana's young calf, Navi.

On December 11th, 2023, the pod was seen near Newport Beach, this time with a second young calf, a female born to Top Notch. Throughout the month, her pod was continuously sighted going up and down the Southern California coast.

During encounters, the pod was noted as being extremely efficient hunters, taking down three dolphins during one sighting. It is theorized that they may be staying in the area for the plentiful food sources, including grey whales, common dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins. This is likely due to the fact that nursing two calves is very taxing on the females in the pod.

## Trivia

* According to the 2024 ID Guide, Luna's name comes from the fact that her "dorsal fin curves like a crescent moon, and she has a moon-shaped scoop in her dorsal."

## Gallery

* **Photos** of HW-OO05ETP-0019 "Luna"
* **Videos** of HW-OO05ETP-0019 "Luna"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eastern Tropical Pacific Killer Whales of Southern California 2024 ID Guide
J40 Suttles

## Suttles

J40 "Suttles" on Feb. 26, 2020. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

## Family

### Half-Siblings

***J23 "Capricorn,"*** ***J30 "Riptide,"*** *L95 “Nigel,”* *J34 “Doublestuf,”* J35 "Tahlequah," J36 “Alki," K33 ”Tika," K34 “Cali," *L100 “Indigo,”* *L101 “Aurora,”* K35 “Sonata," K36 “Yoda," L106 “Pooka," ***J43 "Bellatrix,"*** K42 “Kelp," J44 "Moby," *L112 “Sooke,"* L116 “Finn," L117 “Keta," *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013),* *J50 "Scarlet,"* J53 "Kiki"

### Grand-Parents

- ***J12 "Sissy,"*** *J1 "Ruffles*- *L11 "Squirty"*

### Aunts & Uncles

*L10 "Okum,"* ***Canuck,*** *L42 "Mozart,"* *L57 "Faith,"* K14 "Lea," J22 "Oreo," *L64 "Radar,"* L77 "Matia," J27 "Blackberry," *J28 "Polaris,"* K27 "Deadhead," L94 "Calypso," *J32 "Rhapsody,"* *J33 "Keet,"* J39 "Mako," L103 "Lapis," K37 "Rainshadow," J41 "Eclipse," L108 "Coho," L109 "Takoda," J46 "Star," K43 "Saturna," L118 "Jade"

### Nieces & Nephews

J47 "Notch," **J49 "T'ilem I'nges,"** *J52 "Sonic,"* *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, J57 "Phoenix," **J59 "Sxwyeqólh"**

### Cousins

*K23 "Alnair,"* *K24 "Delphinus,"* K26 "Lobo," *J34 "Doublestuf,"* J38 "Cookie," K36 "Yoda," L105 "Fluke," K38 "Comet," K42 "Kelp," L113 "Cousteau," J46 "Star," J47 "Notch," *L114 "Capella,"* *K44 "Ripple,"* L119 "Joy," J51 "Nova," *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013),* L121 "Windsong," L123 "Lazuli," *J54 "Dipper,"* *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016),* L124 "Whistle," J58 "Crescent," L126 "Ken," L127 "Scuba"

J40 "Suttles" (*pronounced SUH-tlz*) is a 19-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Suttles was first seen on December 21st, 2004 with her mother J14 "Samish." Samish died in August of 2016. Genetic testing revealed that Suttles' father is L41 "Mega." She was named during a traditional potlatch ceremony held by the Samish Nation on October 1st, 2005.

## Calves

She was possibly the mother of J55 "Betel," a calf seen with the J14s in January of 2016 whose exact maternity was never established before they disappeared shortly after birth. On December 26th, 2023, Suttles was seen alongside J60 and is currently assumed to be the calf's mother. Due to the fact that the J14s were seen three days prior without a calf, J60 was only a few days old during his first sighting.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J40 Suttles
* **Videos** of J40 Suttles

## References

1. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
3. ↑ 'Who's Whose Father?'
4. ↑ 'J-40 Suttles'
5. ↑ 'Orca J55 Missing, Presumed Dead'
Benkei

Benkei. Photo provided by M\_Yonekura.

Benkei (*pronounced BEN-kay*), or ベンケイ, was an approximately 17-year-old male Japanese transient killer whale who lived at Nanki Shirahama Adventure World. He was captured on February 26th, 1979 from Taiji, Japan at approximately 7 years old. Benkei passed away due to acute pneumonia in January 1989 at Adventure World.

## Early Life and Capture

In February of 1979, five killer whales swam into a fixed yellowtail net in Taiji, Japan. The five whales, Benkei, Chi, Tai, NAW-OO-C7901, and NAW-OO-C7902 were taken into captivity on February 26th and were kept at the Taiji Whale Museum.  Two of the whales were transferred to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World in March of that year, and Benkei was transferred there the following month.

## Life at Adventure World

The other two whales transferred to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World died within a few weeks of their transfer, but Benkei survived and was introduced to the facility's other killer whale, Kianu. Kianu died in 1980. In January of 1981, a new killer whale, Benkei II (also known as Ushiwaka) was brought to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World. He was ill for the majority of his time at the aquarium, and passed away in June of 1983.

On April 29th, 1981, Benkei started showing symptoms of food poisoning. He lost his energy and appetite, and started to run a fever. He was given fluids and antibiotics, and eventually recovered.

A new killer whale, Ruka, was brought to the aquarium in 1985. Later that year, another whale named Goro also arrived. In 1988, a new stadium was built for the three whales.

## Death

Benkei died in January of 1989 from acute pneumonia.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Benkei
* **Videos** of Benkei

## Transfer History

**Benkei's Transfer History**
 Taiji Whale Museum, Japan

## References

1. ↑ 'Aquarium Technician Research Group, Marine Mammals Section 1981'
2. ↑ 'Marine Mammal Inventory Report Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in Captivity'
3. ↑ 'Aquarium Technician Study Group Marine Mammal Subcommittee 8th Research Presentation Meeting'
4. ↑ 'Our History 1988-1997'
Bubba

Bubba. Photo provided by sunnygogo.

Bubba *(pronounced BUB-baa*), or ババ, also known as Prince *(pronounced prins)*, was an approximately 7-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Ocean Park Hong Kong. He was captured between October 23rd and 24th in 1987 from Seyðisfjörður, Iceland at approximately 1 year old. Bubba passed away due to a pseudomonas infection on July 10th, 1991 at Ocean Park.

## Early Life and Capture

Bubba was captured from Seyðisfjörður, Iceland along with Oscar, Maggie, and Stella. After his capture, Bubba was sent to the Hafnarfjörður Aquarium where he and his podmates received basic training before they were sold off and transferred to marine parks.

Five months later in March 1988, he was transferred to Kamogawa Sea World in Japan along with Oscar, Maggie, and Stella. There he met their resident male, Bingo.

## Life at Ocean Park

Shortly after he arrived, he was sold once again. This time to Ocean Park in Hong Kong, and was transferred in April 1989. Upon his arrival, Bubba met Hoi Wai, an older female at the park. She was approximately 13 years old, while Bubba was around 5 years old. They got along well and performed together for many years. Although Ocean Park hoped that he and Hoi Wai would breed, Bubba never sired a calf.

### Death

Bubba died on July 10th 1991 due to a pseudomonas infection, leaving Hoi Wai alone at Ocean Park Hong Kong.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Bubba
* **Videos** of Bubba

## Transfer History

**Bubba's Transfer History**
 Saedyrasafnid, Iceland
 Kamogawa Sea World, Japan

## Trivia

* The name "Bubba" means "boy" in Greek and German.
* "Bubba" is the Icelandic accusative declension of the name "Bubbi," which he was given in Iceland.
* In Iceland, "Bubbi" would be considered the local version of the name "Bob."
J26 Mike

J26 Mike in 2007. Photo provided by Dave Ellifrit

### Half-Siblings

K16 "Opus", *K21 "Cappuccino"*, L77 "Matia", *L79 "Skana"*, *L84 "Nysaa"*, L85 "Mystery", *L89 "Solstice"*, K26 "Lobo", J31 "Tsuchi", L94 "Calypso", ***J33 "Keet"***, **J36 "Alki"**, **J42 "Echo"**, ***J48 "Saiph"***, ***J50 "Scarlet"***

### Nieces & Nephews

*K32 "Zube"*, K35 "Sonata", L113 "Cousteau", *L114 "Capella"*, L119 "Joy", J49 "T'ilem I'nges", J51 "Nova", L121 "Windsong", ***J52 "Sonic"***, *J31 Tsuchi's Calf (2016)*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, L124 "Whistle", J56 "Tofino", L127 "Scuba"

J26 "Mike" (*pronounced MAIK*) is an approximately 32-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Mike was first seen on November 2nd, 1991 off of False Bay with his mother, J16 "Slick." Part of his umbilical cord was still attached.  Mike was Slick's first calf. He was named after Dr. Michael Bigg, a killer whale researcher who developed the system of photo-identifying individual whales. He had passed away the previous fall.  A genetic study was unable to identify which individual was his father, but he was found to have several paternal half siblings. Their sire is listed as dummy male \*7.

## Calves

Genetic testing revealed that Mike sired a calf, J42 "Echo," with his mother, making the calf inbred.  Mike sired another inbred calf with his sister, J52 "Sonic."

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J26 Mike
* **Videos** of J26 Mike

## References

1. ↑ 'Happy 30th Birthday L83!'
2. ↑ 'Why is There a Whale Named Mike?'
3. ↑ 'Inbreeding depression explains killer whale population dynamics supplementary materials'
4. ↑ 'Inbreeding in an Endangered Killer Whale Population'
K'yosha

K’yosha. Photo provided by Valérie Meyer.

K'yosha (*pronounced kay-YOH-shah*) was a 3-month-old female hybrid killer whale calf who lived at the Vancouver Aquarium. She was born there on September 30th, 1991. Her mother was Bjossa, an Icelandic killer whale, and her father was Hyak II, a Northern resident killer whale, making K'yosha 50% Icelandic, 50% Northern resident. K'yosha passed away due to meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and ventriculitis on January 4th, 1992 at the Vancouver Aquarium.

## Birth and Early Life

K'yosha was born at the Vancouver Aquarium on September 30th, 1991 to Bjossa. She was her second calf. Bjossa's first calf had died after Bjossa failed to produce enough milk, so the aquarium hired a lactation consultant to make sure everything was going well with K'yosha. Initially, they reported that everything seemed to be normal.

However, it became clear that, once again, Bjossa was unable to produce enough milk for her calf. On October 25th, the two were separated and K'yosha was bottlefed by her keepers. While separated from her mother, she was housed with a Pacific white-sided dolphin named Whitewings for companionship. There were plans to reunite her with Bjossa once she was weaned.

K'yosha was named in December via a contest that attracted over 2,000 entries. The winning name, K'yosha, was a combination of letters from the names of her mother, Bjossa, and her late father, Hyak II.

## Death

Initially, K'yosha did better and gained weight after being separated from Bjossa.  On the morning of January 4th, 1992, her condition quickly deteriorated and she began to appear disoriented, colliding with pool walls. Despite immediate veterinary care and support, her condition continued to worsen until 10:30PM that night. She had passed away from a brain infection associated with *Aspergillus fumigatus*. Due to the infection, K'yosha had developed meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and ventriculitis. Though the source of the infection wasn't confirmed, it was likely hematogenous *(originating in or carried by the blood.)*

## Galleries

* **Photos** of K'yosha
* **Videos** of K'yosha

1. ↑ 'Humans Can Learn From Newborn Whale of a Relationship'
2. ↑ 'Water Baby'
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 'Killer Whale Calf Named K'yosha'
K45 Prosper

## Prosper

K45 "Prosper" on Sep. 17. 2023. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Latest Sighting

December 12th, 2023
Victor Golf

## Family

### Aunts & Uncles

***K25 "Scoter"***, **K27 "Deadhead"**, **K34 "Cali"**

### Cousins

***K44 "Ripple"***

K45 "Prosper" is a 1-year-old female Southern resident killer whale. Her mother is K20 "Spock."

## Early Life

On April 28th, 2022, Spock was filmed off the coast of Pacific City, Oregon with a very young calf. At the time of the sighting, the calf remained unconfirmed by Center for Whale Research, and thus the identity of their mother was also unconfirmed.

On July 9th, 2022, K Pod was spotted again and K45 was amongst them. She were seen travelling with K20 and officially designated her numerical ID of K45. It was noted by researchers that K45 appeared to be in good physical condition. K45 is also the first calf born into K Pod since 2011, since the birth of K44 "Ripple,"

The Whale Museum opened a naming competition for K45 in early October 2022 with submissions closing on the 14th of the month. Name submissions were only open to those who have adopted an orca, but the finalist names are to be voted on by everyone. On October 18th, 2022 K45 was revealed to be a female via Fisheries and Oceans Canada's instagram story. The winning name, Prosper, was announced mid-November 2022 via the Whale Museum's website.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of K45 Prosper
* **Videos** of K45 Prosper

## References

1. ↑ 'Southern resident orca pod appears to have welcomed a new calf'
2. ↑ Center for Whale Research: K45
3. ↑ Fisheries and Oceans Canada's instagram story
4. ↑ [https://mailchi.mp/whalemuseum/april2022enews-852673
J52 Sonic

J52 "Sonic" on Apr. 7th, 2015. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

- *J7 "Sucia"*

### Aunts & Uncles

***J3 "Merlin"***, *L10 "Okum"*, *L42 "Mozart"*, *L64 "Radar"*, L77 "Matia", **J26 "Mike"**, L94 "Calypso", *L95 “Nigel”*, ***J33 "Keet"***, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, **J42 "Echo"**, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, ***J48 "Saiph"***, *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, J53 "Kiki"

### Cousins

J42 "Echo", L113 "Cousteau", J47 "Notch", *L114 Capella*, L118 "Jade", L119 "Joy", J49 "Tilem l’nges", L121 "Windsong", *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, L124 "Whistle", J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

J52 "Sonic" (*pronounced SAA-nuhk*) was a 2-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Sonic was first seen on March 30th, 2015 with his mother J36 "Alki." He was her first calf.  Genetic testing revealed that his father was J26 "Mike." Due to the fact that Mike was his mother's half-brother, Sonic was 12.5% inbred.

## Death

In the months before his death, Sonic was observed looking skinny. He was last seen on September 15th, 2017. He was traveling with his mother Alki and adult male L85 "Mystery," who were supporting the lethargic, emaciated young whale. The Center for Whale Research estimated that Sonic was "within hours, if not minutes, of death at the time." Sonic was not seen with his family on September 19th, leading to him being declared deceased.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J52 Sonic
* **Videos** of J52 Sonic

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Another "Baby Boom" Southern Resident Killer Whale Has Died'
Kaixin

Kaixin on Dec. 1, 2023. Photo provided by EchoBeluga.

Kaixin *(pronounced KYE-shihn)*, or 开心, sometimes written *Kaishin*, is an adolescent male Russian transient killer whale who currently lives at the Chimelong Spaceship. He was captured in the fall of 2013 or summer of 2014 from the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia.

## Early Life & Capture

Little is currently known about Kaixin's capture, but he was captured from the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia between the fall of 2013 and the summer of 2014. There is no information on his podmates, transfers, or measurements from this time.

## Life at Chimelong

Kaixin was likely transferred to an unknown Chimelong holding facility shortly after his capture. Sometime in 2016, along with the other 8 killer whales, he was moved to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom "Breeding Base." Despite a brief media appearance in 2017, little is known about this facility. Kaixin was seen among 5 other whales in the clips and images taken. He was held here until the Chimelong Spaceship completed construction in June of 2023.

Chimelong Spaceship finally began it's trial opening in August of 2023. Kaixin's name was revealed in a news broadcast filmed on September 27th, 2023.

## Personality

Kaixin has been described as a "fast learner" by trainers. He seems to pick up new show behaviors with ease.

## Appearance

Kaixin has a large circular notch near the top of his dorsal fin, along with an almost "rounded" saddle patch.

## Trivia

* Before his name was publicly revealed, he was given the nickname "Smudge" as an identifier by the English-speaking cetacean community.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Kaixin
* **Videos** of Kaixin

## Transfer History

Kaishin's Transfer History
 TINRO Center, Russia
 Unk. Chimelong Holding, China
 Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China

1. ↑ https://youtu.be/hsumdfVj75Y?si=Ytgxtfa1bvBkBBYE&t=404 Chimelong Spaceship News Broadcast (9/27/2023)
J31 Tsuchi

J31 Tsuchi, 2005. Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

### Calves

*J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2009)*, *J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2010)*, *J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2012)*, *J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2013)*, *J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2014)*, ***J31 Tsuchi's Calf (2016)***, *J31 Tsuchi's Unborn Calf (2017)*, **J56 "Tofino"**

### Half-Siblings

K16 "Opus", *K21 "Cappuccino"*, L77 "Matia", ***J25 "Sheekah"***, *L79 "Skana"*, *L84 "Nysaa"*, L85 "Mystery", J26 "Mike", **J27 "Blackberry"**, *L89 "Solstice"*, K26 "Lobo", L94 "Calypso", ***J11 Blossom's Calf (1998)***, **J39 "Mako"**

### Aunts & Uncles

***J15***, **J19 "Shachi"**, ***J21 "E.T."***

### Nieces & Nephews

*K32 "Zube"*, K35 "Sonata", J42 "Echo", L113 "Cousteau", *L114 "Capella"*, L119 "Joy", J49 "T'ilem I'nges", J51 "Nova", L121 "Windsong", *J52 "Sonic"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, L124 "Whistle", L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

### Cousins

***J29 "Rigel"***, **J41 "Eclipse"**, **J51 "Nova"**, **J58 "Crescent"**

J31 "Tsuchi" (*pronounced su-CHEE*) is a 28-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Tsuchi was first seen on January 2nd, 1995 with her mother, J11 "Blossom." She was named after a Japanese word for melon-headed whales, a species sometimes seen off the coast of Washington. She is very close to her older brother J27 "Blackberry" (born 1991) and her younger brother J39 "Mako" (born 2003). Their mother went missing in July of 2008. A genetic study was unable to identify which individual was Tsuchi's father, but she was found to have several paternal half siblings. Her sire is listed as dummy male \*7.

## Calves

Between 2009 and 2013, Tsuchi had 4 pregnancies resulting in miscarriages. In 2014, she gave birth to a stillborn calf. On January 18th, 2016, Tsuchi was seen carrying a deceased calf. The calf was never seen alive and was not given an alphanumeric designation. The next year, she suffered yet another miscarriage.

On May 30th, 2019, Tsuchi was seen was a new calf near Tofino, a small district in Vancouver. The calf, which was a female, was later named J56 "Tofino" after the place she was first seen.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J31 Tsuchi
* **Videos** of J31 Tsuchi

## References

1. ↑ 'J-31 Tsuchi'
2. ↑ 'J-27 Blackberry'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'Inbreeding depression explains killer whale population dynamics supplementary materials'
5. ↑ 'Good News 9th Orca Calf; Bad News J31 Seen With a Dead Calf'
6. ↑ 'J-56 Tofino'
J38 Cookie

J38 "Cookie." Photo provided by San Juan Excursions.

### Aunts & Uncles

***J5 "Saratoga"***, *J14 "Samish"*, ***J18 "Everett"***, *L57 "Faith"*, K14 "Lea", ***J20 "Ewok"***, J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L118 "Jade"

### Cousins

***J13***, ***J17 "Princess Angeline"***, *J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", ***J28 "Polaris"***, *J30 "Riptide"*, ***J32 "Rhapsody"***, **J35 "Tahlequah"**, J37 "Hy'Shqa", K36 "Yoda", L105 "Fluke", J40 "Suttles", K38 "Comet", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", **J44 "Moby"**, J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", L113 "Cousteau", **J46 "Star"**, **J47 "Notch"**, *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", ***J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)***, J51 "Nova", **J53 "Kiki"**, L123 "Lazuli", ***J54 "Dipper"***, ***J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)***, **J57 "Phoenix"**, J58 "Crescent", J59 "Sxwyeqólh"

J38 "Cookie" (*pronounced KU-kee*) is a 20-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Cookie was first seen in early January of 2003 with his mother J22 "Oreo." His older brother, 5 years old at the time, was J34 "Doublestuf."  Cookie was named to continue the theme of his mother and brother's names. He was determined to be a male by the Center for Whale Research in July of 2009.

## Family and Associations

Though his mother is still alive, his brother Doublestuf was found deceased on December 20th, 2016. Currently, Cookie associates most often with his uncle, J39 "Mako," a male of similar age.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J38 Cookie
* **Videos** of J38 Cookie

## References

1. ↑ Orca Network 'Births and Deaths'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
3. ↑ 'J-38 Cookie'
Gudrun's Stillborn (1996)

### Half-Siblings

*Taima*, Kyuquot, *Nootka IV's Calf (1992)*, *Taku*, *Nootka IV's Stillborn (1994)*, *Unna*, *Kalina's Stillborn (1997)*, *Sumar*, Tuar, Tekoa, *Haida II's Unborn Calf (2001)*, *Nakai*, *Kohana*, Ikaika, *Skyla*, *Taima's Miscarriage (2005)*, Malia, Sakari, *Taima's Stillborn (2010)*, Makaio

### Nieces & Nephews

*Sumar*, Tekoa, *Taima's Miscarriage (2005)*, Trua, *Unna's Stillborn (2006)*, Nalani, Malia, *Unna's Miscarriage (2009)*, *Taima's Stillborn (2010)*, Adán, *Victoria*, *Kyara*
AV112

AV112. Photo provided by russianorca.org

AV112 was an adult female Russian resident killer whale.

## Early Life

AV112 was an 10+ year-old female of the Galkin family in the 0209 pod of the Avacha clan.

## Calves

AV112 gave birth to a calf, AV112a, between August 6th and August 10th, 2006. Both AV112 and her calf had disappeared by 2007.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of AV112

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Far East Russian Orca Project'
J56 Tofino

J56 "Tofino." Photo provided by Katie Jones.

### Aunts & Uncles

***J15***, **J19 "Shachi"**, ***J21 "E.T."***, K16 "Opus", *K21 "Cappuccino"*, L77 "Matia", ***J25 "Sheekah"***, *L79 "Skana"*, *L84 "Nysaa"*, L85 "Mystery", J26 "Mike", **J27 "Blackberry"**, *L89 "Solstice"*, K26 "Lobo", L94 "Calypso", ***J11 Blossom's Calf (1998)***, **J39 "Mako"**

### Cousins

***J29 "Rigel"***, *K32 "Zube"*, K35 "Sonata", **J41 "Eclipse"**, J42 "Echo", L113 "Cousteau", *L114 "Capella"*, L119 "Joy", J49 "T'ilem I'nges", **J51 "Nova"**, L121 "Windsong", *J52 "Sonic"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, L124 "Whistle", **J58 "Crescent"**, L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

J56 "Tofino" (*pronounced TOFI-no*) is a 4-year-old female Southern resident killer whale. She is a member of J Pod, and the J4 matriline. She was born on May 24th, 2019. Her mother is J31 "Tsuchi."

## Birth and Early Life

Tofino was Tsuchi's first surviving calf. She was first seen on May 30th, 2019 near the district of Tofino, which she was named after.  The other options considered for her name were Nettle, Rhody, and Salmonberry.  Tofino was confirmed to be a female about two months after she was first seen.

Beginning in September of 2020, Tofino was noted to be in poor condition, thin and pale. A year later, her condition had not improved, and boaters were asked to give her and her family more space than usual.  More recent sightings have indicated that her condition is possibly improving.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J56 Tofino
* **Videos** of J56 Tofino

## References

1. ↑ "J-56 Tofino"
2. ↑ "Three Southern Resident Orcas Missing, Presumed Dead"
3. ↑ "'A Cute Little Ball of Blubber': Female Baby Orca Offers Hope for B.C.'s Endangered Killer Whales"
4. ↑ 'Researchers Report Two-Year-Old Calf, J56 Tofino, in Poor Condition'
5. ↑ '2-Year-Old J-Pod Orca Calf Thought to be Sick Appears "Energetic"'
J33 Keet

J33 "Keet" in August of 2009. Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

### Half-Siblings

*J14 "Samish"*, K14 "Lea", *L57 "Faith"*, J22 "Oreo", **J26 "Mike"**, J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, **J36 "Alki"**, J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", **J42 "Echo"**, J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L118 "Jade", ***J48 "Saiph"***, ***J50 "Scarlet"***

### Nieces & Nephews

*J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", L105 "Fluke", J40 "Suttles", K38 "Comet", J42 "Echo", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", J46 "Star", J47 "Notch", *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", ***J52 "Sonic"***, L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, J58 "Crescent", J59 "Sxwyeqólh"

J33 "Keet" (*pronounced KEET*) was a 14-year old-male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Keet was born in 1996 to J16 "Slick."  Through genetic testing, his father was identified as J1 "Ruffles."

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
2. ↑ 'Who's Whose Father?'
K28 Raven

## Raven

K28 "Raven." Photo provided by Killer Whales: The Natural History and Genealogy of Orcinus Orca in British Columbia and Washington.

## Family

### Half-Siblings

**K22 "Sekiu"**, ***K31 "Tatoosh"***, **K37 "Rainshadow"**, **K43 "Saturna"**

### Nieces & Nephews

**K33 "Tika"**, ***K41 "Vega"***

K28 "Raven" (*pronounced RAY-vuhn*) was an approximately 12-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Raven was born in 1994 to K12 "Sequim." She was her second calf.

## Calves

Raven's first calf, K39 "Corvus," was first seen on June 14th, 2006.

## Death

Raven started to grow thin after the birth of her calf, and she was last seen on September 19th, 2006 with "peanut head." Raven's sister K22 "Sekiu" adopted the now orphaned Corvus and attempted to care for them alongside her own calf, K41 "Vega." Sadly, both calves did not survive.

## References

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Orca Network Babies"
3. ↑ "Puget Sound Orca Pods Lose 3"
K11 Georgia

## Georgia

K11 "Georgia." Photo provided by the 2009 Southern Resident Killer Whale ID Guide.

## Family

### Grand-Children

**K20 "Spock"**, ***K25 "Scoter"***, **K27 "Deadhead"**, **K34 "Cali"**

### Great Grand-Children

**K38 "Comet"**, ***K44 "Ripple"***, **K45 "Prosper"**

K11 Georgia (*pronounced jorj-AH*) was an approximately 77-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Georgia was estimated to have been born in 1933. She was originally believed to be the daughter of K7 "Lummi," but genetic test in 2011 proved that they were not mother and daughter.

## Calves

Georgia was believed to be the mother of K13 "Skagit," estimated to have been born in 1972.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of K11 Georgia
* **Videos** of K11 Georgia

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Inferred Paternity and Male Reproductive Success in a Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Population'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
Kianu

Kianu. Photo provided by Blackmoon2101.

Kianu *(pronounced kee-AH-noo)*, or キアヌ, also known as Clyde, was an approximately 20-year-old female Northern resident killer whale who lived at Nanki Shirahama Adventure World. She was captured on April 26th, 1968 from Garden Bay in Pender Harbor, British Columbia at approximately 8 years old. Kianu passed away due to an unspecified gastrointestinal disease in June 1980 at Adventure World.

## Capture and Early Life

   On April 26th, 1968, Kianu and six of her podmates were captured in Garden Bay. She was captured with Corky, Hyak II, Irving, Natsidalia, Bonnie, and Orky II.  At the time she was estimated to be about 8 years old. She was moved to a sea pen for several months to wait for her new home. While there it was suspected that she and another female from her pod, Bonnie, were pregnant, due to how large they were. Despite the risk to their pregnancies, the two females were moved to Marine World on June 8th, 1968. A month later, Bonnie gave birth to a stillborn calf. Bonnie herself died only a few weeks later, leaving Kianu alone.

Less than a month after Bonnie's death, on August 8th, 1968, Kianu also gave birth to a stillborn calf. Both her and Bonnie's pregnancies were likely affected by the stress of capture and transport, and the pressure on their bodies from riding in the slings.

## Life at Marine World

      Kianu spent the next year and a half alone at Marine World. In 1969, were several reports of aggressive incidents between her and her trainers, and she was known to throw "tantrums", especially if she was made to perform the same behavior over and over again. During a training session, Kianu grabbed the leg of trainer William (Sonny) Allen. She threatened the same trainer in another incident, bumping him and baring her teeth at him. Kianu threw off trainer Jeff Pulaski and chased him out of the pool. In another incident, Kianu pinned a diver who was cleaning the pool with her body.

In December, Kianu was joined by two new whales; a female named Yaka and a male named Nepo. The three got along well. They lived together for almost 10 years without any major incidents. The peace would not last, however. As Yaka grew older, Kianu became more and more possessive of Nepo, and she would become extremely aggressive towards Yaka. Yaka, who was much younger and smaller, didn't stand a chance against the other female. Marine World decided to move her, and on April 15th, 1978, Kianu moved to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World in Japan.

## Death

Kianu passed away sometime in June of 1980 from a gastrointestinal disease.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Kianu
* **Videos** of Kianu

## Transfer History

Kianu's Transfer History
 Garden Bay Sea Pen, Canada
 Marine World Africa, California (Redwood Site)

## References

1. ↑ 7 Killer Whales Penned At Once
2. ↑ Trainer Avoids Killer Whale in a Tantrum
CA165 Lonesome George

Lonesome George. Photo provided by the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

CA165 "Lonesome George" (*pronounced LOWN-sm JORJ*) is an approximately 39-year-old male West Coast transient killer whale.

## Family

CA165 was first sighted in the late 1990’s in the company of another young male. He has never been observed to have a close connection with any matriline or specific group of killer whales, leading researchers to believe he is an orphan or has broken off from his family group. However, he’s often seen traveling with another potentially orphaned male, CA171B "Fatfin."

## Physical Appearance

CA165 is one of the biggest killer whales ever recorded, with an estimated length of 30-33 feet. He is a large, round whale, with a dorsal fin towering at a possible 6.5 feet in height. His dorsal is noticeably wobbly due to its sheer height. The very tip curls slightly to his right side in a hook shape.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of CA165 Lonesome George
* **Videos** of CA165 Lonesome George
J27 Blackberry

J27 "Blackberry." Photo provided by Gary Sutton.

### Half-Siblings

*J14 "Samish"*, *L57 "Faith"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", ***J25 "Sheekah"***, *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", **J31 "Tsuchi"**, *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, ***J11 Blossom's Calf (1998)***, L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L118 "Jade"

### Aunts & Uncles

***J15***, **J19 "Shachi"**, ***J21 "E.T."***

### Nieces & Nephews

*J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", L105 "Fluke", J40 "Suttles", K38 "Comet", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", L113 "Cousteau", J46 "Star", *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, ***J31 Tsuchi's Calf (2016)***, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, **J56 "Tofino"**, J58 "Crescent", J59 "Sxwyeqólh"

### Cousins

***J29 "Rigel"***, **J41 "Eclipse"**, **J51 "Nova"**, **J58 "Crescent"**

J27 "Blackberry" (*pronounced BLAK-beh-ree*) is a 32-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Blackberry was first seen on November 2nd, 1991 with his mother J11 "Blossom." He was estimated to be no more than a few weeks old. Genetic testing revealed that, with 95% certainty, his father was J1 "Ruffles." His two younger siblings, J31 "Tsuchi" and J39 "Mako," were born in 1995 and 2003 respectively. Blossom passed away in 2008.

## Family

Blackberry is very close to his siblings, Tscuhi and Mako, and the three often travel together. In 2019, Tsuchi gave birth to her first surviving calf, J56 "Tofino."

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J27 Blackberry
* **Videos** of J27 Blackberry

## References

1. ↑ 'Happy 30th Birthday L83!'
2. ↑ 'Inferred Paternity and Male Reproductive Success in a Killer Whale (*Orcinus orca*) Population'
3. ↑ 'The J Pod Family Tree'
4. ↑ 'J-27 Blackberry'
Kanuck

Kanuck. Photo provided by Newspaper Archives.

### Half-Siblings

*Splash*, *Neocia*, *Malik*, *Nootka V's Calf (1998)*, *Algonquin*, *Nootka V's Miscarriage (2001)*, *Nootka V's Calf (2004)*, *Neocia's Miscarriage (2004)*, *Nootka V's Miscarriage (2006)*

### Nieces & Nephews

*Neocia's Miscarriage (2004)*

Kanuck *(pronounced Kuh-NAK)* was an approximately 4-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Marineland of Canada. He was born there on August 28th, 1994. His mother was Kiska and his father was Kandu VII. Kanuck passed away due to traumatic shock around Spring 1998. The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown.
J39 Mako

J39 "Mako" on Sep. 12, 2021. Photo provided by Melisa Pinnow.

### Half-Siblings

*J14 "Samish"*, *L57 "Faith"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", ***J25 "Sheekah"***, *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", **J31 "Tsuchi"**, *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, ***J11 Blossom's Calf (1998)***, L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L118 "Jade"

### Aunts & Uncles

***J15***, **J19 "Shachi"**, ***J21 "E.T."***

### Nieces & Nephews

*J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", L105 "Fluke", J40 "Suttles", K38 "Comet", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", L113 "Cousteau", J46 "Star", *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, ***J31 Tsuchi's Calf (2016)***, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, **J56 "Tofino"**, J58 "Crescent", J59 "Sxwyeqólh"

### Cousins

***J29 "Rigel"***, **J41 "Eclipse"**, **J51 "Nova"**, **J58 "Crescent"**

J39 "Mako" (*pronounced MAY-ko*) is a 20-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Mako was first seen on April 3rd, 2003 with his mother J11 "Blossom." His name comes from the Japanese "mako kujira", which translates to sperm whale.  When Mako was only five years old, his mother passed away.

In August of 2015, the Center for Whale Research received reports that Mako had been seen with fishing gear in his mouth. They checked on him on August 6th, but by then, the gear was gone.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J39 Mako
* **Videos** of J39 Mako

## References

1. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
2. ↑ 'J-39 Mako'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'Encounter #64 - August 6, 2015'
J45 Se-Yi'-Chn

J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn." Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

### Half-Siblings

***J23 "Capricorn"***, ***J30 "Riptide"***, *L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, L106 “Pooka”, ***J43 "Bellatrix"***, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", *L112 “Sooke"*, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, J53 "Kiki"

### Grand-Parents

- ***J12 "Sissy"***, *J1 "Ruffles*- *L11 "Squirty"*

### Aunts & Uncles

*L10 "Okum"*, ***Canuck***, *L42 "Mozart"*, *L57 "Faith"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", *L64 "Radar"*, L77 "Matia", J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", L94 "Calypso", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L118 "Jade"

### Nieces & Nephews

J47 "Notch", **J49 "T'ilem I'nges"**, *J52 "Sonic"*, *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, J57 "Phoenix", **J59 "Sxwyeqólh"**

### Cousins

*K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", L105 "Fluke", K38 "Comet", K42 "Kelp", L113 "Cousteau", J46 "Star", J47 "Notch", *L114 "Capella"*, *K44 "Ripple"*, L119 "Joy", J51 "Nova", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, L121 "Windsong", L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, L124 "Whistle", J58 "Crescent", L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn" (*pronounced SEE-ea-chin*) is a 14-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Se-Yi'-Chn was born in February or March in 2009 to J14 "Samish" and was first seen on March 3rd. He was her sixth calf.  Genetic testing revealed that his father was L41 "Mega." Se-Yi'-Chn, which means "younger sibling" or younger member of the family in Coast Salish/Samish, was named by the Samish Nation in a traditional potlatch ceremony held on October 17th, 2009. His mother died in August of 2016.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J45 Se-Yi'-Chn
* **Videos** of J45 Se-Yi'-Chn

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
3. ↑ 'Who's Whose Father?'
4. ↑ 'J-45 Se-Yi'-Chn'