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"Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
"Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers.
The concentrations were as much as 100 times higher than previously reported for other aquatic creatures."
Two thoughts. That's a very cute little shark at the start of the article and I can't wait for the sequel to Cocaine Bear. Cocaine Bear: The True Story Behind the Ultimate Party Animal
I found the study:RE: Cocaine sharks -- 100 times higher?! That's got to be runoff from some processing labs (as mentioned) to be that elevated. I doubt their user poop theory is valid. Sharks eat fish but I doubt brown trout is their top choice.