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Sharks in the Bahamas Test Positive for Cocaine, Caffeine, and Painkillers
Sharks in Bahamian waters test positive for cocaine, caffeine, and other substances, according to study results published on the 'ScienceDirect' platform, while scientists warn of the increasing presence of pollutants in marine ecosystems, especially in tourist areas.
TL;DR
- Sharks in Bahamian waters tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, paracetamol, and diclofenac.
- The study analyzed 82 sharks from five species, including tiger sharks and grey reef sharks.
- This marks the first recorded instance of caffeine and paracetamol in any shark species globally, and the first detection of diclofenac and cocaine in Bahamian sharks.
- Sharks with detected pollutants exhibited altered triglyceride, urea, and lactate levels.
- Scientists are concerned about the growing presence of pollutants in marine ecosystems, particularly in tourist zones.