Bahamas Sharks Carry Drug Traces, Raising Ocean Pollution Alarm
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A study of 85 Bahamian sharks across five species found caffeine in 28 individuals, plus two with painkillers and one with cocaine, suggesting contaminants from urbanization and tourism that could affect shark health and behavior; more research is needed to understand the full impact.
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- Cocaine-fueled sharks are on the prowl in the Caribbean — scientists blame partying tourists New York Post
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