Migaloo

Migaloo is an all-white humpback whale, first documented off the coast of eastern Australia in 1991. He is one of the very few known leucistic or albino humpback whales in the world.

Migaloo is most commonly spotted during the annual humpback whale migration along the eastern coast of Australia, particularly in waters off Queensland and New South Wales. The migration season generally runs from around May to November as humpbacks travel between Antarctic feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.

Yes, Australian authorities have designated Migaloo a "special interest whale," which means vessels and aircraft must maintain greater distances from him than the standard approach limits for other whales. These additional protections reflect both his rarity and the intense public interest in his annual migrations.

Migaloo's current status is uncertain, as confirmed sightings have become less frequent in recent migration seasons. Researchers and wildlife agencies continue to monitor eastern Australian waters during migration periods, but there has been growing concern that he may have died, as no verified sightings have been confirmed in several recent years.