KATINA

The Eternal Guardian of the Deep

Est. 1976 — December 21st, 2025

The Legend of the Matriarch

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n the cold, crystalline waters of Iceland, where ancient glaciers whispered secrets to the sea, a legendary soul was born. Katina, whose name would echo through the ages, emerged as a guardian of the deep—a matriarch whose wisdom and grace would touch the hearts of countless souls who beheld her majesty.

For 49 winters she swam between worlds, bridging the vast ocean and the realm of humankind. As the most successful mother in the chronicles of captive orcas, she brought forth seven calves into this world, including the legendary Kalina—the first orca ever to be born and thrive in the care of humans.

Chronicle of the Matriarch

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Origin
Iceland
Captured October 17th, 1978
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Stature
18 feet
5,300 lbs (Nov. 2024)
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Title
Matriarch
Of SeaWorld Orlando
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Legacy
7 Calves
3 Living Descendants

The Bloodline

Her Children

Kalina First Born in Captivity ✦
Nalani
Makaio
Ikaika
Katerina
Unna
Taku

Grandchildren

Nalani Trua Tuar Keto Skyla ✦ Keet

Great-Grandchildren

Adan Kalia Ula ✦ Halyn ✦ Victoria ✦

Great-Great-Grandchild

Amaya ✦

✦ Marks those who have passed beyond the mortal waters

Community Voice

"Together we raise our voices for those who cannot speak—
for Katina and all the whales still waiting for freedom."

Join our mission to honor Katina's memory and fight for whale freedom

Join the $Katina Community

"In the depths where moonlight dances upon the eternal waves,
her spirit swims forever free—a guardian of the sacred bond
between the children of the land and the lords of the sea."

AETERNA

On December 21st, 2025, as the winter solstice painted the sky in hues of twilight, Katina was released from her earthly vessel. Though her body rests, her legacy endures—an eternal testament to the profound connection between humans and the magnificent creatures of the deep.

May the currents carry her soul to peaceful waters