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 region. Researchers confirmed the unusual coloration is due to xanthism, coupled with albinism in its eyes. Despite its conspicuous appearance, the nearly two-meter shark thrived, challenging typical survival assumptions.