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 ...

Meet the longest-lived animal with a backbone. Scientists estimate that Greenland sharks live for around 250 years, but some ...

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 world’s “most mysterious” shark that lives for 400 years has been spotted lurking off the UK’s coast. Greenland sharks are have conquered longevity to the point they ...

The exceptional longevity of Greenland sharks can be attributed to several factors, such as the frigid waters. It slows their metabolism, a trait often linked to longer life spans.

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 ...