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    Sharks test positive for cocaine: researchers

    By Talia Naquin,

    6 days ago

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    (WJW) – Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine.

    That’s according to marine biologists who published a study in “ Science of the Total Environment .”

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    Thirteen sharpnose sharks were tested.

    Each shark’s liver and muscles tested positive for high levels of cocaine, according to the study.

    The scientists appropriately dubbed the study, “Cocaine Shark.”

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    According to BBC , experts believe the cocaine is getting into the water through illegal drug labs.

    It is not known whether the cocaine is changing sharks’ behavior.

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