A Greenland shark alive today could have been swimming the oceans as far back as the 1600s — more than four centuries ago! ... primarily because scientists had long struggled to determine its age.

What's True. The shark featured in the image is indeed a Greenland shark, a long-lived Arctic species that was the subject of a 2016 study. Throughout their research, scientists at the University ...

Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years old, making them the longest-living fish. Scientists are studying their longevity to improve human health.

The Greenland shark’s genome Greenland sharks grow at an extremely slow rate of less than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) a year but eventually can reach more than 6 meters (about 20 feet) in length ...

Pictured is a Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate known to science. Some live up to 400 years and possibly even longer. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and ...

A shark expert, whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie "Jaws," explains some of their ...

Greenland shark reproduction remains mysterious, according to Britannica. Scientists believe that females begin reproducing after reaching about 13 feet in length — or about 150 years in age.

New secrets have emerged about the rare Greenland shark believed to live up to 500 years — and they could hold crucial clues to increasing human life expectancy, scientists say.

Greenland shark reproduction remains mysterious, according to Britannica. Scientists believe that females begin reproducing after reaching about 13 feet in length — or about 150 years in age.

Scientists are currently researching why the Greenland shark can live for up to 500 years. Despite their efforts, many mysteries still surround the fascinating characteristics of this deep-sea giant.

Move over, bowhead whales! Scientists have discovered a new longevity champion: the Greenland shark. Using a technique borrowed from forensic science, researchers have determined that these deep ...

Mysteries surround the elusive Greenland shark, the longest-living vertebrate in the world. Researchers have new insight into the unique fish’s genetic makeup.