Cocaine Sharks in Florida: A Wild Ocean Adventure You Won’t Believe

If you thought the  Cocaine Bear movie was fun, then you'll really love the possible spin-off , "Cocaine sharks." Yup. It's a real thing. They are lurking off the sunny coast of Florida, and it's not just their teeth that are razor-sharp!

According to OutKick, thousands of sharks cruising through the ocean, munching on their usual fishy snacks, only to come across a real treasure trove – bricks of cocaine! Now, I know what you're thinking. This sounds like a plot cooked up in the mind of a slightly high B-movie screenwriter. But this the real deal! And believe it or not, it's going to be a Shark Week documentary.

You see, down in Florida, it's not uncommon for bales of cocaine to wash up on the beaches. Those sneaky smugglers leave them floating in the ocean like little surprise packages for their colleagues in motorboats. So, if you find a shark chatting it up with a sea turtle... you know what's up!

Remember that infamous turtle with a straw stuck up its nose? The one that had all of humanity swearing off straws for good? Yeah, turns maybe he was hanging out with a shark. I bet that turtle was just partying a little too hard with its new shark buddies, trying to impress them with some "snort-les"!

Now, you may be wondering who the genius behind this documentary is. Well, brace yourselves. It's none other than biologist Tom Hird. According to Hird, this whole crazy adventure serves as a cautionary tale about chemicals and drugs seeping into our waterways and oceans. The documentary airs on Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" on July 26th. But really, all I can think about is a bunch of sharks circling around, jittery and paranoid, trying to avoid each other's crazy conspiracy theories. It's equal parts terrifying and hilarious.

So, prepare yourselves for a wild ride into the underwater world of coked-out sharks. You thought Jaws was scary? Wait till you see these sharks swimming around with wild eyes, sweating profusely. Cocaine Sharks will make you think twice before hitting the beach, and it'll give a whole new meaning to the phrase "fish party."

I know what you're thinking.  Why on earth would anyone need to know what dangerous animals are in the Florida Everglades?  Surely, no one is looking to go swimming in a swamp.  Wrong!

People are actually searching "Is it safe to swim in the Florida Everglades?"  I actually laughed when I saw the Google response, ABSOLUTELY NOT!  🤣 Now you see why I thought there might be a need to let people know what creatures might be lurking around them.  That is should they choose to refuse the advice from Google and take a plunge anyway.

We all know about the typical swamp creatures, like alligators and snakes.  We see them every single time we drive across Alligator Alley to the east coast.  This is Florida after all, so those come at no surprise.   But what other types of vicious creatures are underneath all of that brown water and muck?  Or perhaps taking a stroll on the waters edge?

If you've been on one of those super fun airboat tours out in the Everglades, some of these animal names might have been mentioned.  Heck!  You may have even seen some of these dangerous critters on your tour.

Let's take a look at 9 of the most dangerous animals in the Florida Everglades.   Some of these animals are also included on this list, Florida Endangered Species List Is Now Up To 39 Species.

If these don't scare you, you might be interested in hunting them.  Read here about how much python hunters get paid.

The American alligator can be seen in massive numbers.  You'll see at least 5-10 sunbathing on any given day, as you drive across Alligator Alley.

This snake is the one most venomous snakes in the state, and actually in the world.  It is also known as the largest rattlesnake.

The Florida Panther is a beautiful creature and is on the endangered species list.  As you'll see below, they stalk.  These creatures are not seen too often.

A brown recluse spider is most common in warmer climates.  It is one of the most poisonous spiders in the Everglades.

Yes, crocodile.  American crocodiles are found in Florida.  It's not an alligator.

We see these furry guys walking around neighborhoods in Estero quite often.  With new construction, they're forced out of their habitats.  But, they are not safe to approach.  They will defend themselves.

The cottonmouth can be confused with other water snakes. Take extreme caution.  These snakes are venomous with a mortality rate of 17%.

These snakes are commonly seen being hunted.  Reason is, they're becoming an extremely invasive species across the state.  They are constrictors and are non venomous.

Let's just say this one looks the scariest to me!  I never thought I would be scared of a turtle.  They are much more aggressive on land than they are in the water.