A fisherman in Costa Rica caught a unique orange nurse shark with…
A fisherman in Costa Rica caught a unique orange nurse shark with white eyes.
Consensus
- A fisherman in Costa Rica caught an orange nurse shark with white eyes in August 20二十四.
- The shark was released back into the Caribbean Sea after being caught.
- Scientists from the Institute of Marine Science at the University of Texas confirmed the shark was a mutant.
- The shark exhibited albinism, causing white eyes, and xanthosis, resulting in a bright orange skin color.
- This color combination has never been observed before in nurse sharks or other sharks in the Caribbean region.
- Despite the unusual coloration, the shark appeared to be healthy and capable of feeding normally.
Points of divergence
- In early June, a large white shark — the largest of modern predatory sharks — was first discovered in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, spotted by divers during an operation to retrieve abandoned fishing nets. — vm
- A cat was born in the U.S. with 28 fingers on its paws, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records; its owner, Delani Henderson, said she immediately felt a 'special connection' and decided to keep it as part of her family. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Fisherman in Costa Rica catches unique orange nurse shark with white eyes — Вечерняя Москва
- Fisherman in Costa Rica caught unique orange nurse shark with white eyes — Москва 24