Blacktip sharks under threat from murky waters of South Florida
Published date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:30:23 +0700Blacktip sharks are said to be under growing pressure from murky waters off South Florida.
Each winter, thousands of blacktip sharks migrate into the shallow, clear waters in the area, but researchers said repeated coastal engineering work had created cloudy conditions that could interfere with their behaviour.
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Palm Beach County, FL, USA |
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10/04/2026 |
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