Measuring the Greenland shark’s growth rate is challenging because ... chemical compounds that act like anti-freeze and prevent ice crystals forming in the body. These sharks conserve energy ...

Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. Building upon previous work, University of Tokyo-led ...

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

The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings may help find new treatments for cancer and therapies to boost lifespan in humans, scientists say. Previous research has shown that the Greenland shark, which ...

feeding on animal carcasses such as those of polar bears or reindeer that fall through the ice. Their preference for scavenging means they don't always have to hunt live prey. Greenland sharks ...

Pigmented algae are well adapted to grow on exposed ice in the Arctic as the snow line recedes, raising concerns of a ...

A new genomic study of Greenland sharks has revealed how they have one of the longest lifespans among animals, spanning centuries, without developing any tumors. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed findings ...

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 ...