Caribbean Sharks Signal Cocaine Pollution in Ocean Waters
TL;DR
Researchers analyzing 85 sharks off Eleuthera, Bahamas found 28 tested positive for drugs, including two with cocaine, with caffeine and painkillers more common, highlighting how urbanization and tourism-related waste is entering remote marine ecosystems; exposure may occur when sharks bite contaminated objects, signaling broader pollution concerns.
- ‘Cocaine Sharks’ Found Near Tourist Hot Spot in the Bahamas The Daily Beast
- Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas Science News
- Cocaine, caffeine and painkillers consumed by sharks in Bahamas, study finds CBS News
- Cocaine-fueled sharks are on the prowl in the Caribbean — scientists blame partying tourists New York Post
- Sharks Are Testing Positive For Cocaine And Caffeine in The Bahamas ScienceAlert
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