A group of rare pink-colored dolphins was spotted near Qantab Beach in Muscat, Oman, attracting widespread attention after videos of the unusual sighting went viral on social media.
The footage shows the dolphins swimming close to the shoreline and occasionally surfacing in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. Their distinctive pink appearance surprised beachgoers and sparked curiosity among wildlife enthusiasts.
Beachgoers at #Qantab Beach in #Muscat, Oman, witnessed a rare and remarkable sight as #pink_coloured #dolphins were spotted swimming and surfacing in the coastal waters.
The stunning encounter, captured on camera, offered a glimpse of marine life along Oman’s picturesque… pic.twitter.com/qqvcqYuzev
— Gulf Times (@GulfTimes_QATAR) October 19, 2026
Qantab Beach is known for its scenic coastline and surrounding rocky landscape. Although dolphins are found in the Gulf of Oman, sightings of those with a noticeable pink coloration are unusual.
The exact species of the dolphins has not yet been confirmed. According to marine experts, pink coloration in dolphins can occur due to natural differences in skin pigmentation, blood circulation, or lighting conditions.
One well-known example is the Amazon river dolphin, also called the boto, which lives in freshwater habitats in South America. These dolphins can develop pinkish skin as they mature, with their coloration influenced by factors such as age, physical activity, and scarring.
However, not all pink-colored dolphins belong to the same species, and their appearance alone is not enough to identify them.
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