Some Greenland sharks, which can reach more than five metres in length, can reach an age of around 400 years, according to the new research. Writing in the journal Science they said the slow-moving giant had an average life expectancy of 272 years, surpassing other species known for long life, including turtles, tortoises and some whales…
Irish Independent, 11/08/16. Read the full article ‘Huge mystery shark species ‘is longest-living vertebrate’‘.
Huge mystery shark species 'is longest-living vertebrate'
Huge mystery shark species ‘is longest-living vertebrate’, Irish Independent