It was a legend, it was one of the best adventure books ever written, it was a great film. And now it is real. The first documented sighting of a white whale (an albino Orca) took place not long ago off the coast of Kamchatka.
For further info, visit the website devoted to Russian Orcas and don't miss the memorable film by John Huston with Gregory Peck, a true classic, long before the Shark.
Addendum: there is a modern version of this story, you can read about it here.
