Caribbean Sharks Show Signs of Cocaine and Painkiller Contamination

Researchers in the Caribbean have found changes in metabolic markers in some sharks, indicating their blood is contaminated with substances like cocaine and painkillers.

26 Mar, 17:01 — 26 Mar, 17:01

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Sharks testing positive for cocaine and painkillers are prowling in the Caribbean

Researchers found changes in metabolic markers in some sharks showing signs of having contaminated blood

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Sharks testing positive for cocaine and painkillers are prowling in the Caribbean

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Caribbean Sharks Show Signs of Cocaine and Painkiller Contamination

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Sharks testing positive for cocaine and painkillers are prowling in the Caribbean

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Sharks testing positive for cocaine and painkillers are prowling in the Caribbean

Καρχαρίες δοκιμάζουν «από περιέργεια» κοκαΐνη και τρομοκρατούν τις ακτές της Καραϊβικής

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