Shark Bite in Bahamas Sparks Concern

A 12-year-old boy was bitten by a shark off Staniel Cay in the Bahamas this week while swimming with his brother — thankfully, he’s now in stable condition. Experts say shark attacks are extremely rare, with global unprovoked bites averaging around 61 per year, and this year’s numbers are right in line. But here’s the twist: a recent study found sharks in the Bahamas tested positive for human-made chemicals like cocaine and caffeine — likely from tourist areas — which may be affecting their health. So while shark bites are uncommon, the ocean’s wildlife is quietly dealing with our pollution. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67ebf80e0e845d4b