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{{ | {{Infobox animal|name=Ahab|gender=Male|pod=Southern Residents|capture_location=Bainbridge Island, Washington State|capture_date=October 15, 1968|capture_age=Approx. 8 years|death_date=1974|death_place=Unknown|death_cause=Not released}} | ||
'''Ahab''' was a male orca captured in Washington State, USA and purchased by the US Navy. | |||
In October of 1968, a group of over 25 orcas were captured off the coast of Bainbridge Island. One of the captured orcas, a male from J pod known as J-1 Ruffles, has since passed away. Out of the captured group, only 5 orcas were kept, which included 2 large males. | In October of 1968, a group of over 25 orcas were captured off the coast of Bainbridge Island. One of the captured orcas, a male from J pod known as J-1 Ruffles, has since passed away. Out of the captured group, only 5 orcas were kept, which included 2 large males. | ||
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[[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | [[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | ||
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