'Like a small iceberg': Rare whale calf spotted swimming off east coast
A rare leucistic humpback whale calf was spotted swimming off the NSW and Queensland coast on July 6, 2026. Captured on drone footage, the mostly white calf was seen alongside its mother near Cabarita Beach and later at Minjerribah. Genetic testing will determine if Migaloo, a famous all-white whale, is the father of this unique.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 04:18 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 04:30 UTC
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