The world's most mysterious Omura whale discovered in the sea of ​​Thailand

Some Thai scientists have just recorded a fish suspected to be an Omura whale in the waters of Koh He (Thailand). This is an animal that is very difficult to encounter because they often avoid humans.

Associate Professor Thon Thamrongnawasawat - marine biologist and lecturer at Kasetsart University (Thailand) - said the white whale suspected to be an Omura whale was swimming near Koh He sea , Phuket province.

The white whale filmed by tourists is suspected to be the rare Omura whale - (Photo cut from video).

This may be the first time they have appeared in the land of golden temples in particular and near people around the world in general.

Omura's whale is often confused with Bryde's whale (a common whale species that appeared in Binh Dinh sea on August 18, 2022).

However, on his personal Facebook page, Mr. Thamrongnawasawat is almost certain that this is the Omura whale.

The professor pointed out the difference between the two whale species. He said that the Omura's whale has a clear ridge at the front of its head, while the Bryde's whale has three ridges.

According to Mr. Thamrongnawasawat, Omura's whales mainly live in the waters of Southeast Asia and the waters south of Japan.

Scientists around the world have not collected much information about this whale species because they do not like to meet humans. Researchers mistook the Omura whale for a Bryde's whale for decades until they discovered that the Omura was a separate species.

There is very little footage or information available about Omura's whale. Scientists last filmed the creature in 2016.

Thai marine experts say Omura's whales are 'twice as rare' as other whale species, with the chance of encountering them being 1 in 10 million or more.

Mr. Yutthapong Damsrisuk - head of Hat Nopparat Thara-Ko Phi Phi National Park (Thailand) - said a group of tourists visiting this place saw a 7m long white whale suspected to be Omura.

Thai authorities are trying to identify the whale and are encouraging cruise ships and local fishing boats to limit activities near the area where Omura's whale was seen.