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In a dazzling underwater discovery, divers off Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park spotted a bright yellow-orange nurse shark—the first of its kind ever recorded. Measuring two metres long and found at a depth of 37 metres, the shark displayed xanthism, a rare pigment condition never before confirmed in Caribbean sharks.
Even more astonishing, scientists identified albino-xanthochromism, a dual anomaly combining albinism and xanthism, making its golden hues exceptionally vivid. Typically reliant on camouflage, this shark’s survival into adulthood is considered extraordinary.
Researchers say the find underscores the need to protect genetic diversity amid threats like overfishing and habitat loss. This glowing predator offers rare insight into marine evolution—and a powerful reminder of nature’s hidden wonders.