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1-of-a-kind orange shark discovered off Costa Rica

Scientists discover one-of-a-kind, bright orange shark swimming off Costa Rica
One fish, two fish, red fish — orange shark? Scientists came across a bright orange shark in the wild whose creamsicle-colored skin was pigmented by two genetic conditions that are exceedingly rare among the predators of the deep.
Here’s Why an Orange Shark Was Discovered in Costa Rica
Orange you glad for the chance to learn about a new shark? We dove deep into the story of an orange nurse shark that was found during a 2024 fishing trip near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica.
One-of-a-kind orange shark found in Costa Rica has internet amazed
Well, in Costa Rica, a group of fishermen stumbled upon the first ever bright orange colored shark. The orange shark – and no, we’re not talking about Blinky from The Simpsons here – was found near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica.
Was Orange Shark discovered in Costa Rica? Viral photo triggers astounded reactions online
Per the Marine Biodiversity journal, the orange shark was discovered near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica during a sport fishing trip. The report further revealed that the marine animal with xanthism was caught at a depth of 37 meters and at a temperature of 31.2 °C. Furthermore, the nurse shark was approximately two meters long.
First-Ever Orange Shark With White Eyes Found in Costa Rica
The rare orange shark was discovered on a sport fishing expedition off Tortuguero National Park, 37 metres deep.
Vivid orange shark caught by anglers in Costa Rica in first-of-its-kind sighting
Anglers off Costa Rica caught a 6-foot-long nurse shark with an orange-yellow hue in a first-of-its-kind sighting, a study said and photos show. Photo from Garvin Watson, shared by Marioxis Macías-Cuyare
World’s First Bright-Orange Nurse Shark Spotted off Costa Rica
Marine biologists say they have discovered a rare, bright-orange nurse shark off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
First-ever orange-shimmering nurse shark with white eyes found in Caribbean waters; What gives it this rare appearance?
In a rare sighting off Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, anglers discovered a vibrant orange nurse shark, a phenomenon never before documented in the regi
Extremely rare bright orange shark with white eyes discovered in the Caribbean
A shark with a striking orange appearance caused by a rare skin condition has been caught off the coast of Costa Rica. The nurse shark, which measured more than six feet long, stood out from the species’ usual brown colouring. The shark was captured on a sport fishing trip near Tortuguero National Park, at a depth of 37 metres.
Scientists Find Ultra-Rare Orange Shark With White Eyes
Scientists have documented a first-of-its-kind shark with striking orange skin and ghostly white eyes, a discovery they say is the result of two exceedingly rare genetic conditions. Researchers quickly photographed the nurse shark before releasing it back into the water.

Scientists have documented a new shark, with a vibrant color

The six-foot-long orange-popsicle-colored shark was caught by a group of sport fishermen off Costa Rica — and released.

This Orange Shark Is the Result of a Rare Genetic Double Whammy

Researchers don’t believe the rare condition, albino-xanthochromism, poses a significant threat to the shark’s survivability.

Orange shark found off Costa Rica coast. Check features, reason behind rare skin tone. Check photos

Orange shark was caught near Tortuguero National Park at a depth of 37 metres. The shark has been categorized as Nurse Shark which has “intense yellow-orange” skin colour.

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