In a shocking discovery, scientists have found that sharks in Florida’s coastal waters may be consuming discarded cocaine, which could be causing them to exhibit erratic and “crazy” behavior.

The research was conducted by marine biologist Tom “The Blowfish” Hird and University of Florida environmental scientist Tracy Fanara. They studied sharks off the Florida Keys and observed that some of them were exhibiting unusual behavior, such as swimming erratically, heading straight at humans, and swimming in tight circles.

The researchers then conducted a series of experiments to see if the sharks were indeed consuming cocaine. They placed drug-like bales in the water alongside dummy swans, and the sharks showed an affinity for the fake bales, completely ignoring the dummy swans. In another experiment, the researchers created a bait ball using fish powder designed to trigger a dopamine rush similar to a hit of cocaine. The sharks’ wild reaction to this bait ball led Hird to draw uncanny parallels between this feeding frenzy and the effects of cocaine consumption.

The researchers caution against jumping to conclusions, as there could be other factors that are causing the sharks to exhibit this strange behavior. However, they believe that it is possible that the sharks are consuming discarded cocaine, and that this could be having a significant impact on their behavior.

The discovery has raised serious concerns about the potential impact of drug smuggling on marine ecosystems. Cocaine is a highly addictive drug, and if sharks are consuming it, it could have a number of harmful effects on their health and behavior. It is also possible that the cocaine could be passed on to other marine life, which could have a cascading effect on the entire ecosystem.

The researchers are calling for more research into this issue, and they hope that their findings will raise awareness of the potential dangers of drug smuggling to marine life. They also hope that their work will lead to the development of more effective and environmentally conscious control measures.