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Greenland sharks have the longest lifespan of any known vertebrate, estimated to be between 250 and 500 years. [3] They are among the largest extant species of shark, usually growing to between 2.4 and 7 m (7.9 and 23.0 ft) long and weighing between 400 and 1,400 kg (880 and 3,090 lb).
Average Life Span In The Wild: 400 years. Size: Between eight and 14 feet but can reach up to 23 feet. Weight: Up to 1.5 tons. IUCN Red List Status: ? Vulnerable. LC. NT. VU. EN. CR. EW. EX....
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Scientists estimate the Greenland shark lives at least 250 years. They may live over 500 years.
Aug 11, 2016 · The Greenland shark has a life expectancy of at least 272 years, according to a study published Thursday in Science. If its findings are correct, that makes it the longest-living vertebrate...
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Lifespan Greenland sharks can live to up to 400 years! Habitat. Northern Atlantic and Arctic Ocean. Range. Greenland sharks move to warm, inshore waters in the winter and deep, cool waters in the summer. Preferred Food Wide variety of species including seabirds, fish, mollusks, crustaceans, seals and more. In this article. Stay Current!
Aug 12, 2016 · Radiocarbon dating of the 28 Greenland sharks’ lens nuclei revealed a maximum life span of at least 272 years, according to the study, published August 11 in the journal Science . The...
Aug 12, 2016 · An international team of scientists led by the University of Copenhagen and including the University of Oxford has found that the Greenland shark has a life expectancy of at least 272 years. This discovery shows it is the longest living vertebrate known to science, exceeding even bowhead whales, turtles and tortoises.
