
08/25/2025
๐ฆ A bright orange shark was just found โ this is the first ever sighting of its kind!
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The six-foot-long shark, captured during a sport fishing trip near Tortuguero National Park, stunned researchers with its vivid coloration
An extraordinarily rare bright orange nurse shark with stark white eyes has been discovered off the coast of Costa Rica, marking the first recorded case of xanthism in a cartilaginous fish in the Caribbean.
The color is caused by a pigmentation disorder that suppresses red tones, leaving excessive yellow or golden hues. The condition, combined with signs of albinism, made the shark far more visible in the wild, potentially increasing its vulnerability to predators.
Xanthism is extremely rare across the animal kingdom, previously seen only in a small number of fish, reptiles, and birds.
Scientists believe the sharkโs unique coloration may stem from a genetic mutation, though diet or environmental factors could also play a role. The discovery has sparked new questions about genetic diversity in regional nurse shark populations.
Researchers emphasize the need for further investigation, especially since such a rare anomaly could alter long-held assumptions about shark survival and adaptation.
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