He's been studying the sharks' metabolism for clues into its aging process. "Better understanding the anatomy and adaptations of a long-lived species such as the Greenland shark may allow us to ...

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 ...

Greenland sharks have been identified as the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, potentially reaching ages of up to 500 years. This discovery, based on radiocarbon dating of their eye lenses ...

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 ...