Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life

By :Karmactive Staff By :Karmactive Staff

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Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life

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