Rare Sighting: Albino Dolphin Spotted on a British Beach

An incredible discovery this week in Britain adds to only five known sightings of an albino Harbour dolphin. Typically, these dolphins are grey-brown and native to specific British coastal areas.

The stunning photo of the albino dolphin was taken by nature enthusiast Henry Kirkwood, nicknamed 'Eagle Eyes'. Kirkwood wasted no time reporting this extraordinary 'discovery' to the local marine preservation foundation, which encourages the public to report any unusual 'findings'.

When the photos taken by Kirkwood reached observer officer Cathy James, she was astonished. "Henry’s photo shows the typical appearance of these dolphins, with the broad, triangular fin at the center of its back. The only difference is, these dolphins are usually not white," she noted.

Kirkwood recounted the moment of discovery: "It was a regular day out at the sea, like I do every few days with my camera. I was scanning the waters when a tiny white 'glimmer' caught my eye. Initially, I thought it might be the pale fin of a Risso's dolphin, but looking closely through binoculars, I was amazed to see a completely pale dolphin."

However, Kirkwood wasn't sure about his observation until he got home and checked the available information online. "I had no idea how unique and rare this sighting was until I researched it on the internet," he admitted. "The next day, I went back hoping to capture more clear photos, but without success."

Following the discovery, the regional marine wildlife preservation foundation issued a statement to residents of North Cornwall, near the North Devon border (the precise location where the unique dolphin was spotted), urging them to stay alert and report any further sightings of the dolphin to the organization.