Ted Griffin (orca capturer)
Ted Griffin | |
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| Born | Edward Irving Griffin November 22, 1935 Tacoma, Washington, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Colorado College |
| Occupation(s) | Aquarium owner, entrepreneur |
| Employer | Seattle Marine Aquarium (1962–1972) |
| Known for | Capturing, performing with, and selling orcas in the 1960s and 1970s |
Edward Irving "Ted" Griffin (born November 22, 1935) is an American former aquarium owner and entrepreneur who was the first man to ever swim with a killer whale in a public exhibition, with the whale named Namu. He is best known for capturing, performing with, and selling a number of orcas during the late 1960s and early 1970s.