Hidden in the icy waters of Greenland, this 6-metre shark could hold the key to human longevity
A fascinating longevity record The icy waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic are home to an extraordinary creature: the Greenland shark. With a life expectancy of up to 400 years, this 6-metre colossus holds the record for the longest-living vertebrate on Earth. Its exceptionally slow growth, at around one centimetre per year, and late … Read more
