WATCH: Rare white whale spotted off Australia coast

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Humans off the coast of Queensland, Australia, experienced a real treat Monday when a rare white humpback whale was spotted.

The majestic creature was first spotted by Seven News' helicopter. It has been speculated that the whale could be the one named Migaloo, but Queensland's Department of Environment and Heritage Protection told Mashable via email that the whale's identity could not be confirmed.

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The department noted that Migaloo was first spotted in 1991 and was the world's first known white humpback.

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