Cocaine Sharks (2023)
Story overview
This 2023 documentary explores a scientific theory about sharks potentially encountering cocaine in ocean waters. The 41-minute film examines this unusual hypothesis through scientific investigation and analysis, presenting it in a factual, educational format typical of documentary programming.
Parent Guide
Educational documentary with scientific focus; TV-14 rating suggests parental guidance for younger viewers due to mature themes.
Content breakdown
No violence or peril depicted. The documentary focuses on scientific investigation rather than action or danger sequences.
Some viewers might find discussions about drug contamination in oceans concerning, but no graphic or disturbing imagery is presented.
No inappropriate language expected in this educational documentary format.
No sexual content or nudity in this scientific documentary.
The documentary's central theme involves scientific investigation of potential cocaine contamination in ocean waters. While no drug use is shown, the topic is discussed throughout as a scientific subject.
Maintains a calm, scientific tone throughout. The emotional impact is limited to concern about environmental issues rather than personal drama or tension.
Parent tips
This documentary presents a scientific investigation in a straightforward manner. While the title suggests sensational content, the actual presentation is educational and factual. The TV-14 rating indicates it may contain material unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. Parents should be aware that while the documentary doesn't show explicit drug use, it discusses drug-related topics that may require explanation for younger viewers.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Did you see any sharks in the movie?
- What colors were the fish you saw?
- Was the ocean water blue or green?
- What were the scientists trying to learn about sharks?
- How do scientists test their ideas about animals?
- Why is it important to keep oceans clean?
- What evidence were the scientists looking for in their research?
- How does pollution affect marine animals differently?
- What makes a documentary different from other types of movies?
- How did the documentary balance scientific investigation with attention-grabbing subject matter?
- What ethical considerations might scientists face when studying this topic?
- How does media presentation affect public understanding of scientific research?
Where to watch
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- HBO Max
- Discovery +
