A rare bright orange shark has been discovered in Costa Rica

A rare bright orange shark has been discovered in Costa Rica.

A bright orange shark with white eyes was caught by a fisherman near a boat.



Image caption: The fisherman was surprised to catch the unusual shark.


This bright orange shark is the only one of its kind found so far, during a fishing trip near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica.

Its unusual color is caused by xanthism, a condition that researchers say is extremely rare in fishes like sharks.

Scientists have published pictures in the Marine Biology journal, stating that this is the first time a shark of this color has been found.


BBC News