And because in 1975 marine scientists knew far less than we do now about sharks and their world, it was easy for the myth of the rogue shark as a murderous eating machine to take hold, along with the ...

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), an enigmatic creature that may live for centuries in the dark Arctic depths.

Deep in the frigid waters surrounding Greenland swims a true living fossil—the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), an enigmatic creature that may live for centuries in the dark Arctic depths.

Meet the longest-lived animal with a backbone. Scientists estimate that Greenland sharks live for around 250 years, but some may live as long as 500 years. These cold-water sharks not only eat sea ...

Move over, bowhead whales! Scientists have discovered a new longevity champion: the Greenland shark. Using a technique borrowed from forensic science, ...

The Greenland shark, found in cold Arctic waters, can live up to 500 years due to its slow metabolism, late sexual maturity, and stable cellular function. Its ability to maintain a consistent ...

Scientists have mapped the genome of the Greenland shark, which could offer clues to the animal’s extreme longevity.

The ocean is home to some of the planet's largest and most incredible creatures. Yet, many of these giant beings remain hidden from human sight, making it easy to forget they exist. We often overlook ...

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

A Florida woman captured a video of a shark feeding in Nantucket this Sunday.