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I Raced Shamu at SeaWorld—and Missed the Real Story Unfolding
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In 1993, a 10-year-old Aaron Calafato got the opportunity of a lifetime: to race a killer whale named Shamu at SeaWorld in front of a roaring crowd. What started as a dream moment turned into public humiliation—and a soaking wet lesson he never forgot. But decades later, that memory sparked a deeper question: What did Shamu feel like in that same spotlight?
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Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional Vocals: Cori Calafato
Resident Artist: Pete Whitehead
Original Music: thomas j. duke
Content & Editorial Assistant: Brooks Borden
Content Associate: Isaac Gehring