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Greenland Shark: Meet the 300-Year-Old Marine Marvel

5/4/2025

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The Greenland shark has astounded researchers with its remarkable lifespan of over 300 years, earning the title of the longest-living vertebrate. Radiocarbon dating has unveiled its slow growth and adaptation to frigid waters. This fascinating creature's diet is equally intriguing, as it feasts on fish and even terrestrial animals, highlighting its opportunistic nature in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

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The Greenland shark has astounded researchers with its remarkable lifespan of over 300 years, earning the title of the longest-living vertebrate. Radiocarbon dating has unveiled its slow growth and adaptation to frigid waters. This fascinating creature's diet is equally intriguing, as it feasts on fish and even terrestrial animals, highlighting its opportunistic nature in the Arctic and North Atlantic.