A groundbreaking scientific discovery has revealed a staggering secret: the Greenland shark, a creature of the deep, may be the longest-living vertebrate on Earth. Recent research suggests that these enigmatic creatures could be up to 500 years old! A Lifespan Beyond Imagination Using radiocarbon dating techniques, scientists have estimated the ages of Greenland sharks, … [Read more...] about Greenland Shark That Could Be 500 Years Old Discovered by Scientists
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Scientists have discovered a 400-year-old Greenland shark that was most likely born in the year 1620
Scientists have made one of the most astonishing discoveries in marine biology by confirming the age of a Greenland shark that has been swimming through Arctic waters since the early 17th century. Estimated to be around 392 years old, the shark was likely born around 1620–1627, making it the longest-living vertebrate ever documented. This extraordinary finding was made … [Read more...] about Scientists have discovered a 400-year-old Greenland shark that was most likely born in the year 1620