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  1. The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), also known as the gurry shark or grey shark, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae ("sleeper sharks"), closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks.

  2. The Greenland shark is the world’s longest living vertebrate. It can live for 400 years— twice the age of the longest-living land animal, the giant tortoise. There could be an individual in ...

  3. Jul 4, 2024 · The Greenland shark is one of the largest cartilaginous fishes. It can reach a length of 7 metres (23 feet) and a weight of 1,025 kg (2,260 pounds) when fully grown, but most are between 2 and 4 metres (6.5 and 13 feet). Little is known, however, about how the species reproduces.

  4. Facts. How long do Greenland sharks live? Scientists estimate the Greenland shark lives at least 250 years. They may live over 500 years. Close-up image of a greenland shark taken at the floe edge of the Admiralty Inlet, Nunavut.

  5. Jan 7, 2022 · Greenland sharks ( Somniosus microcephalus) are the longest-living animals with a backbone, and survive for up to hundreds of years in the deep, cold waters of the Arctic and North Atlantic...

  6. May 2, 2021 · Featuring exclusive footage of a species never before filmed in the wild, Searching For A Monster chronicles an incredible four-year scientific quest to find and explore one of nature's most...

  7. oceana.org › marine-life › greenland-sharkGreenland Shark | Oceana

    The rare and elusive Greenland shark is one of the largest sharks in the ocean. Though slow moving, they are top predators. Learn more and see how to protect them.

  8. Greenland sharks are big, old and slow. They mature late and grow very slowly. They’re even known as “sleeper sharks” because they move so slowly, especially in comparison to other sharks. Greenland sharks feed on surprisingly speedy prey, including fish, seals, squid and seabirds.

  9. Mar 11, 2016 · Greenland sharks are big sharks. Reaching lengths of up to 21ft (6.4m), they are on par with Great White Sharks. They have to do a lot of growing; they are born a mere 15 inches (38 cm) long! Greenland Sharks weigh up to 2,000 lb (900 kg).

  10. The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), also known as the gurry shark or grey shark, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae ("sleeper sharks"), closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks.

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