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Pregnant Blacktip Sharks Protected, Toxic Meat Spurs Ecotourism Push

7/18/2026

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Scientists identified a cove in Piraquara de Fora where pregnant blacktip sharks gather, prompting protection measures.
The Sharks of Ilha Grande Bay project monitors the nursery and collects data.
Coordinator José Truda Palazzo says discouraging shark consumption is changing local eating habits.
Researchers found sharks contain heavy metals and cocaine, making the meat toxic.
The initiative plans school environmental education and hopes ecotourism will bring income to the remote community.

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Scientists identified a cove in Piraquara de Fora where pregnant blacktip sharks gather, prompting protection measures.
The Sharks of Ilha Grande Bay project monitors the nursery and collects data.
Coordinator José Truda Palazzo says discouraging shark consumption is changing local eating habits.
Researchers found sharks contain heavy metals and cocaine, making the meat toxic.
The initiative plans school environmental education and hopes ecotourism will bring income to the remote community.