A 400-year-old shark? Greenland shark could be Earth's longest-lived vertebrate
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 13:41
in Biology & Nature
In the frigid waters of the sub-Arctic ocean lurks a mysterious and slow-moving beast known as the Greenland shark. It’s a massive animal that can grow up to 20 feet in length. Now, new research suggests it may have a massive lifespan as well. According to a paper published Thursday in Science,...