A trainer rides on the back of a killer whale as it leaps out of the water, at Sea World in San Diego, California, 1975.

RMID:KW4G13

Preview

Buy the print

Image details

Contributor:

Gado Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

KW4G13

File size:

57.9 MB (1.5 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

5500 x 3679 px | 46.6 x 31.1 cm | 18.3 x 12.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 January 1975

Location:

United States

Photographer:

Smith Collection/Gado

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

A trainer rides on the back of a killer whale as it leaps out of the water, at Sea World in San Diego, California, 1975.

Available for editorial and personal use only. Get in touch for commercial uses.

Search stock photos by tags

Similar stock images

RMA39YGK–TRainer rides on the back of a false killer whale in marine mammal show Seaworld San Diego November 2006 Seaworld San Diego

RMKJR6YD–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKW4G06–At Sea World in San Diego, California, a trainer rides on a belly of a killer whale and raises a hand into the air as the whale swims on its back through a tank of water, 1975.

RMKJR6YA–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMJF856B–A trainer rides on the back of an orca during a shower at Seaworld, San Diego, California, 1975.

RMKJR74M–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR73B–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR704–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR70K–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR732–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR75G–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

RMKJR73C–ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Surrendering Thursday to a profound shift in how people feel about using animals for entertainment, SeaWorld announced it will no longer breed killer whales in captivity. 'Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet,' SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby said. 'It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving.' The killer whales currently in SeaWorld's care will be the last generation of the mammals

A trainer rides on the back of a killer whale as it leaps out of the water, at Sea World in San Diego, California, 1975.

Image details

Search stock photos by tags

Get great features with your free account

Get inspired for your next project!