Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. University of Tokyo-led researchers have now ...

The mysterious deep sea creature the Greenland shark swims around in the 'midnight zone, and new footage has revealed it in ...

Scientists finally find how Greenland sharks live cancer-free for centuries - Findings can inform future research into ...

These large, mysterious creatures are the longest-living vertebrates on the planet—and their genomes could contain clues to ...

A first-ever analysis of the whole Greenland shark genome gives researchers a couple of clues to their longevity.

A genomic study may have revealed how Greenland sharks live for centuries and yet rarely get cancer.

Measuring the Greenland shark’s growth rate is challenging because individuals are rarely recaptured. However, one shark tagged in 1936 had only grown 2.3 inches when it reappeared 16 years later.

The remarkable longevity of these animals is often linked to slow metabolisms, deep-sea habitats, or protective shells that ...

The Greenland shark lives in one of the most extreme environments. Temperatures frequently fall below zero, yet this shark thrives. It’s predicted that this shark could live to 200 years old ...