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Story summary
- A rare bright orange nurse shark was found off Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park, marking the first sighting in the area.
- Its unusual color results from genetic mutations called xanthism and albinism.
- Marine biologists are interested in the shark's survival and the possibility of similar specimens.
- The shark was released, prompting research on the effects of pigmentation in marine biology.
- This discovery highlights environmental impacts on genetic variations in marine species.
