Killer Whales In The Film, Blackfish

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For many years, people have enjoyed going to SeaWorld to see the shows they would present. However, based on the documentary, Blackfish, that has changed drastically. People are now opening their eyes and seeing the inhumane treatment that these whales are being put through. Tilikum, a SeaWorld-owned killer whale, would attack the trainers during shows and, most of the time, kill them. SeaWorld denies that they are responsible for the cause of the Tilikum’s behavior by saying that the trainers should know the risks of working with killer whales. Based on my findings throughout the documentary and my own personal experiences, SeaWorld’s policies have led to Tilikum’s homicidal behavior by placing him in a confined space, limiting his treats,