THE world’s “most mysterious” shark that lives for 400 years has been spotted lurking off the UK’s coast. Greenland sharks ...

Between eight and 14 feet but can reach up to 23 feet Using this method, scientists discovered Greenland sharks have a life expectancy of at least 272 years and could reach 392, give or take about ...

But how and why do Greenland sharks (Somniosus microcephalus) live to such an advanced age? For a long time, scientists thought it had to do with their cold habitat and minimal movements. But now, new ...

A 500-year-old shark, a $7 million study, and a baffling disappearance—what happened? Scientists spent years tracking ...

A genomic study may have revealed how Greenland sharks live for centuries and yet rarely get cancer.

A new genomic study of Greenland sharks has revealed how they have one of the longest lifespans among animals, spanning centuries, without developing any tumors. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed ...

and it is primarily these that the team will study when they head to Greenland on the 25 April, 2017. Dr Shiels, who specialises in cardiovascular function, will be looking for clues about how the ...

But how and why do Greenland sharks (Somniosus microcephalus) live to such an advanced age? For a long time, scientists thought it had to do with their cold habitat and minimal movements.

The Greenland shark lives in one of the most extreme environments. Temperatures frequently fall below zero, yet this shark thrives. It’s predicted that this shark could live to 200 years old ...