Greenland Shark
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Greenland shark encounter, Somniosus microcephalus, deep-sea shark species

Greenland shark near the ocean ground, Somniosus microcephalus - shark with the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species.

Greenland shark, Somniosus microcephalus, shark with the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species.

Greenland shark isolated on white background, Somniosus microcephalus top view

Greenland sharks were once killed and used to make machine oil.

Greenland sharks are native to the North Atlantic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Iceland. They are the only true sub-Arctic shark and the only shark that can tolerate Arctic temperatures year-round.