Two dolphins were performing and leapt into the air, where they collided. Sharky, a 30-year-old dolphin, died. The other dolphin was uninjured, a park spokeswoman said.

This is the first dolphin death since the SeaWorld sister park opened eight years ago. Discovery Cove lets people swim with marine animals.

About 30 people were watching the show.

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