Fishermen Discover First Bright Orange Shark with Rare Mutations in Costa Rica
TL;DR
A unique bright orange nurse shark with both xanthism and albinism was caught and released off Costa Rica, marking the first documented case of such conditions in this species, raising questions about genetic and environmental factors affecting pigmentation.
- Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean Live Science
- Fishermen stunned after reeling in shark with never-before-seen mutations: 'We saw an orange glow below the water' yahoo.com
- This bright orange shark has shocked and delighted scientists CBC
- Fisherman reels in first-ever bright orange shark Jacaranda FM
- "Extremely Rare" Orange Shark Found In Costa Rica SURFER Magazine
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