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‘Cocaine sharks’ found in Brazilian waters as drugs pollute sea

Sharks taken from waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, confirming suspicions that sea life could be affected by drugs seeping into the water system as a result of the illegal drug trade.

Researchers bought 13 sharpnose sharks from small fishing vessels operating near Rio de Janeiro, dissected them, and tested their muscle and liver tissue for signs of contamination.

h/t XC

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