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This is the impact of Cocaine on Sharks!
This is the impact of Cocaine on Sharks!
Brazilian sharpnose sharks were recently found with cocaine in their system with possible exposure
from drug production discharge or smuggling.
13 sharks showed high cocaine levels, up to 100 times more than other marine life.
13 sharks showed high cocaine levels, up to 100 times more than other marine life.
Cocaine could harm sharks' eyesight and hunting ability, reducing life expectancy.
Cocaine could harm sharks' eyesight and hunting ability, reducing life expectancy.
Cocaine in water found in 37 countries from 2011 to 2017.
Cocaine in water found in 37 countries from 2011 to 2017.
Other aquatic creatures, like mollusks and fish, are also exposed to cocaine.
Other aquatic creatures, like mollusks and fish, are also exposed to cocaine.
Brazilian sharpnose sharks are small, vulnerable, and found in the tropical Atlantic.
Brazilian sharpnose sharks are small, vulnerable, and found in the tropical Atlantic.
These sharks feed on fish and squid.
These sharks feed on fish and squid.
Threats include fishing pressures and pollution, including plastic waste.
Threats include fishing pressures and pollution, including plastic waste.
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