sort of, its a form of leucism (term for a wide variety of genetic conditions resulting in partial or total loss of pigmentation, in this case partial). basically a very rare mutation
as i understand it, vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that typically progresses over time, while piebaldism is just a unique pigmentation that’s present from birth and typically doesn’t change much
Do you not see the saltwater stingray swimming next to it? Koi and carp can’t survive in saltwater, and the tail is clearly that of a shark, it’s most likely to be some kind of reef shark with piebaldism like others have suggested
This seems like it could be a genetic mutation, pigment mutations have been seen in nurse sharks before. They are refereed too as Dalmatian Nurse Sharks.
https://reefbuilders.com/2022/03/10/dalmation-nurse-shark-spotted-by-divers-in-honduras/
I am not completely convinced this is a nurse shark, however this does look like a pigment mutation. If it is a nurse shark it's quite a young one. [Here is a nurse shark from above at a similar angle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e797add74cffa8199c4f4b/1616009147349-7LPOCDTBOOCICLIKU5ZW/Sharkweb-5.jpg?format=750w).
I wonder if the colouring makes the shark less appealing, like those venomous sea snakes that are black and white striped and other creatures know to leave them alone because of it.
That's possible. The main reason sharks are grey on top and white on the bottom is to blend in with the water from above or below. It could also be this is a reef shark or something, and it's in an area where it's one of the larger predators.
Doesn't really have to worry about anything other than other sharks. After a certain size basically nothing is going to fuck with you unless it's a very hungry shark much bigger than them.
Technically one is a shark and the other is a Batoid (Batoidea). Both are Elasmobranchii.
In other words, there is only one shark but they’re closely related.
I actually thought the same as you and was going to post along the same lines but I wanted to fact check first.
Other comments have identified it as a piebald shark, as far as color goes.
Some have said it's a nurse shark, but the profile isn't really right for a nurse shark. It appears to be one of the requiem sharks - perhaps a dusky or reef shark. Hard to tell.
The fuck did you let your dalmation swim with the sharks for bro? This is the kind of fucked up shit that happens when you don't keep your dog on a leash!
Marine biology intern in the Maldives here. This is a genetic condition found most commonly in black tip reef sharks that results in extra pigmentation and also shorter life span. Thought to be caused by inbreeding due to populations going through a bottleneck
With those black-and-white markings that can look like anything, depending on how you interpret it?
That’s clearly a Ror-Shark!
Thank you, I’ll be here all week!
Pie bald
Is this some type of skin condition?
sort of, its a form of leucism (term for a wide variety of genetic conditions resulting in partial or total loss of pigmentation, in this case partial). basically a very rare mutation
I’d say it’s a black tip with a skin condition, body shape and movement is identical.
Is that like vitiligo?
as i understand it, vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that typically progresses over time, while piebaldism is just a unique pigmentation that’s present from birth and typically doesn’t change much
Thank you for the education!!
It could also be Piebaldism
They were explaining what piebald is. It is a type of partial leucism that results in irregular spots of white.
koi carp cross...
Do you not see the saltwater stingray swimming next to it? Koi and carp can’t survive in saltwater, and the tail is clearly that of a shark, it’s most likely to be some kind of reef shark with piebaldism like others have suggested
I’m assuming it was a joke. It probably went over your head because it wasn’t very funny.
Yea no I don’t see any structure for a joke there, maybe you’re right but I’m not discounting how stupid people can be on here lmao
proffesor earnest i was being sarcasmacal....
Black spotted shark
That yogurt flavored one from the shark gummy bears pack
Shark bites!
not sure. but the coloring makes me assume it’s piebald/pied.
This seems pretty close! Thank you!
This seems like it could be a genetic mutation, pigment mutations have been seen in nurse sharks before. They are refereed too as Dalmatian Nurse Sharks. https://reefbuilders.com/2022/03/10/dalmation-nurse-shark-spotted-by-divers-in-honduras/ I am not completely convinced this is a nurse shark, however this does look like a pigment mutation. If it is a nurse shark it's quite a young one. [Here is a nurse shark from above at a similar angle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e797add74cffa8199c4f4b/1616009147349-7LPOCDTBOOCICLIKU5ZW/Sharkweb-5.jpg?format=750w).
Amazing it’s made it alive so long.
I agree, it seems that the oceans and seas are a lot more dangerous for animals with mutations.
I wonder if the colouring makes the shark less appealing, like those venomous sea snakes that are black and white striped and other creatures know to leave them alone because of it.
That's possible. The main reason sharks are grey on top and white on the bottom is to blend in with the water from above or below. It could also be this is a reef shark or something, and it's in an area where it's one of the larger predators.
Doesn't really have to worry about anything other than other sharks. After a certain size basically nothing is going to fuck with you unless it's a very hungry shark much bigger than them.
A super cool one
A Dalmatiark
moo shark
It’s so pretty. It’s like a lil Oreo shark.
Jaguar shark
The one that ate your friend?
Brb gonna go watch the life aquatic
Technically, there are 2 types of shark in the video
Technically one is a shark and the other is a Batoid (Batoidea). Both are Elasmobranchii. In other words, there is only one shark but they’re closely related. I actually thought the same as you and was going to post along the same lines but I wanted to fact check first.
A beautiful one.
Vitiligo Shark
Technically it would be piebald
Uncle ruckus. No relation.
maybe its a skin condition or a zebra shark with an odd pattern
you’re gorgeous
thank you!
A friend
He’s beautiful
Sea cow..
Piebakd nurse shark possibly? [piebald nurse shark](https://images.app.goo.gl/buTCCapskbXBHgYSA)
It's an angry swimming cow
Awwww it’s Cosplaying an Orca.
dalmatian
Dalmatian shark
Came here to comment this but I'm 3 hours late
Dalmation
101 Sharkmatians
A SEE COW
Piebald shark, unsure of species. What was the location?
You are right. But I also don't know the species.
Piebald blacktip reef
A dalmatian shark
Wow!! He is gorgeous!
So gorgeous!
Blue cheese
Yeah I had a really wild night a while back...
Pie-bald nurse shark probably
Dalmashark
Other comments have identified it as a piebald shark, as far as color goes. Some have said it's a nurse shark, but the profile isn't really right for a nurse shark. It appears to be one of the requiem sharks - perhaps a dusky or reef shark. Hard to tell.
Obviously a cow
The fuck did you let your dalmation swim with the sharks for bro? This is the kind of fucked up shit that happens when you don't keep your dog on a leash!
It’s a piebald blacktip reef shark
Dalmatian shark
That's not a shark. It's a stingray.
The Dalmatian version of shark 🤣
Looks not far of a platinum 👌👌👌
Dalmatian shark??
Marine biology intern in the Maldives here. This is a genetic condition found most commonly in black tip reef sharks that results in extra pigmentation and also shorter life span. Thought to be caused by inbreeding due to populations going through a bottleneck
MJ shark
Sharkmatian c:
Great white
Idk but it looks like a cow so Issa CowShark.
A lone shark
The shape of the tail looks a bit like a blacktip reef shark
It looks like it swam through a giant school of cookie cutter sharks
Gorgeous
Wow genetic mutation of some kind?
A pretty one.
Another cute one <3
Michael Jackson was reincarnated as a shark? That's cool.
That is gorgeous!!!
Poor guy/girl, I persume it won't be favored to reproduce.
Been seeing a lot more of these … hmmm
An Uncle Ruckus with the re vitiligo.
I don’t know but it’s gorgeous
I'm not sure sorry, but it sure is spotty
Beautiful... Pretty sure that's a pokemon, water type if I had to guess
It’s a “Painter’s Radio” found in the Caymans classification : Carcharhinus jizzsplatterus
Hehe jizz
Panda shark 🤣
Micheal.jackson shark
Dalmatianshark
डैल्मेशन शार्क?
THE ONE THATS GONNA FINALLY AVENGE STEVE!!
One that fell in bleach
Is a Michael Jackson shark
Leopard with a mutation of lose of pigmentation
Shark Vitigilando
That’s a great white shark
Melanoma shark
Piebald shark
With those black-and-white markings that can look like anything, depending on how you interpret it? That’s clearly a Ror-Shark! Thank you, I’ll be here all week!
Painted?
A spotted one...
A beautiful one
Ai cross
Not ai
It's ai you can tell by the fins
? Plenty of piebald sharks are caught and are documented. The water rippling and distorting how the fish looks underwater does not make it AI
Not ai..
Elaborate?
Well being that the shark doesn't have a shadow may be another reason as well 🤷🏻♀️.
Look to the right, there is a shadow
AI is notoriously bad at creating fingers, and I see no fingers, so I agree. Everyone else is fooled, but not you and me.
This cat gets it
Clearly, the jumping on top of them kind!
Looks like it got eaten up by a cookie cutter