Beneath the Surface
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This New York Times bestseller is a first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by a former senior SeaWorld orca trainer and the star of the hugely popular documentary Blackfish.
John Hargrove brings 14 years of experience as a killer whale trainer, including senior roles at SeaWorld in California and Texas, and as a supervisor at MarineLand in France. This unique background offers an insider's perspective on animal training and marine park operations. Hargrove's work provides a critical look into the lives of captive orcas and the practices within these facilities. His insights aim to illuminate the complexities and ethical considerations surrounding these powerful creatures.

This New York Times bestseller is a first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by a former senior SeaWorld orca trainer and the star of the hugely popular documentary Blackfish.