Expert Shares Hack to Put Bull Sharks to Sleep During Toxin Research

Researcher Taryn-Lee Perrior caught over 200 sharks to test their blood for toxins that could affect humans

Justin Tomlinson

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Expert Shares Hack to Put Bull Sharks to Sleep During Toxin Research

During the previous summer, researcher Taryn-Lee Perrior successfully caught more than 200 sharks. The primary goal of capturing these marine predators was to test their blood for various toxins, which could potentially have harmful effects on humans.[1][2]

In addition to testing the sharks' blood for toxins, the research also highlights an expert's specific hack on how to put a bull shark to sleep. This technique is used during the handling of the sharks for scientific study.[1][2]

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