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Shamu, the famous orca from SeaWorld, was not buried as she was too large for traditional burial. Shamu was a stage name used for several orcas throughout the years, and they were all either cremated or disposed of by other means after their deaths.
Irene is a boy. Eve is a girl.
Shamu, the original orca at SeaWorld, passed away in 1971. The name Shamu has been used by SeaWorld for several orcas in their shows since then. Currently, there is no specific "Shamu" as it is a stage name used for various orcas at SeaWorld.
There is currently no show featuring "Shamu" at SeaWorld. The orca show ended in 2017 and has since been replaced by new orca presentations that focus on education and conservation.
No, Tillikum and Shamu are not the same whale. Shamu was a stage name used for several different orcas in SeaWorld shows over the years, while Tillikum was a specific male orca that gained attention for being involved in several incidents at SeaWorld.