SeaWorld Attendance Surges in Wake of 'Blackfish' Scandal

SeaWorld Attendance Increases in Wake of 'Blackfish' Scandal SeaWorld shares surged more than 19% in trading on Monday. The company has recovered from the 2013 documentary 'Blackfish,' which showed the negative effects of keeping killer whales in captivity. SeaWorld attendance rose nearly 5% in the second straight quarter that attendance
has increased. Revenue rose 4.9% to $392 million in the second fiscal quarter. John Reilly, SeaWorld interim CEO, via 'Fox' Amid 'Blackfish' backlash, the company has stated that it will no longer breed killer whales or use them
for entertainment.