I knew Sharky since the mid 80's. She was a retired show dolphin that was placed in the Sea World (San Diego) dolphin petting pool in the late 1980's. She had a calf named Sparky who resides in animal care (SWC). Sharkey had- what some may call, a bit of a weight problem....she was a big girl, with an even bigger heart. Sharky loved her people friends, and gosh...did they love her. I never got to visit Sharky in Discovery Cove. I was actually shocked that they moved her, as she was really getting up there in age;...to hear the horrible news on how she died, has made me so very sad, as she was my friend. Many people will remember Sharkey of the way she died, but I will remember her on how she lived, and how she touched my life forever. I will never forget you Sharky.
I will never forget you Sharky.
iberry (May 04, 2008)