Katina (orca)

Katina
Katina with trainer Dawn Brancheau in 1998
SpeciesOrca (Orcinus orca)
BreedIcelandic
SexFemale
Bornc. 1975
Died(2025-12-20)December 20, 2025 (aged ≈50)
Seaworld Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Years active1978–2025
Mates
  • Ramu III (1966–1986)
  • Kanduke (1971–1990)
  • Tilikum (1981–2017)
  • Taku (1993–2007)
Offspring
  • Kalina (daughter) (1985–2010)
  • Katerina (daughter) (1988–1999)
  • Taku (son) (1993–2007)
  • Unna (daughter) (1996–2015)
  • Ikaika (son) (born 2002)
  • Nalani (daughter/granddaughter) (born 2006)
  • Makaio (son) (born 2010)
Weight2,676 kg (5,900 lb)
Height18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)

Katina (c. 1975 – December 20, 2025) was a female orca who lived at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida. She was captured off Iceland at approximately three years of age on 26 October 1978. She was the most successful breeding female orca in captivity. SeaWorld Orlando celebrated her birthday on June 1 every year.