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Atlas Obscura: What Does It Mean That Greenland Sharks Could Live for Hundreds of Years?

  • John Fleng Steffensen

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What does it mean that the Greenland shark could live for hundreds of years? A languid fish has a story to tell about longevity, lifestyle, and loss.

Subject

Greenland shark biology

Period27 Aug 2021

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  • TitleWhat Does It Mean That Greenland Sharks Could Live for Hundreds of Years? A languid fish has a story to tell about longevity, lifestyle, and loss.
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletAtlas Obscura
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date27/08/2021
    Producer/AuthorJohnathan Moens
    URLhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-long-do-greenland-sharks-live
    PersonsJohn Fleng Steffensen
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Keywords

  • Greenland shark
  • longevity
  • old and cold