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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, marking the first detection of the drug in free-ranging sharks, according to a new study.
Thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks were tested, with all showing positive results for cocaine and benzoylecgonine, indicating potential health risks.
The study suggests that cocaine likely entered the sharks' environment from illicit labs or untreated sewage, though its effects on behavior remain unclear.
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