Greenland sharks are mysterious, deep-dwelling creatures that can live to be an average of 272 years old. Footage courtesy: Brynn Devine ...

While the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) may not have the same fame as the great white shark, it holds an impressive distinction: it is the longest-living vertebrate species known to ...

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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 ...

Scientists studying Greenland sharks observed the particularly old specimen just recently, and after studying it they’ve determined that the creature is approximately 272 to 512 years old.

A boat skipper said he was "dumbfounded" to find a possibly centuries-old Greenland shark in waters off Cornwall. Trev Worth was out training with his crew member Kingsley when they spotted the ...

Greenland sharks, inhabiting Arctic waters, are Earth's longest-living vertebrates, reaching up to 400 years old. Their slow growth, about 1 centimeter per year, leads to sexual maturity at around ...