A rare white whale has ended a controversial season with a spark of hope
After the death of a juvenile whale in shark nets off Coledale, the sighting of a rare albino whale has brought hope and joy for the whale watching community
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A rare white whale has ended a controversial season with a spark of hope
After the death of a juvenile whale in shark nets off Coledale, the sighting of a rare albino whale has brought hope and joy for the whale watching community
