Dive into the icy depths of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans to discover the fascinating world of the Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus) — the longest-living vertebrate on Earth, possibly reaching over 400 years old. In this video, we explore this mysterious deep-sea giant's lifespan, size, diet, speed, teeth, predators, and the curious story of the 1859 Greenland shark attack.
Learn how this slow-moving predator survives in the cold, what it eats (including strange finds like polar bears and horses), and how scientists uncovered its ancient secrets using eye lens radiocarbon dating. With its slow cruising speed and serrated lower teeth, the Greenland shark remains one of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures.
Whether you're a nature lover, ocean explorer, or just curious about the planet's weirdest and oldest animals, this video will take you deep into the unknown world of the Greenland shark.
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