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'Mysterious' 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters

  • Greenland sharks are the second-largest carnivorous shark species and are often found in deep waters around the UK, though they are rarely seen by humans.
  • Greenland sharks, known as the longest-living vertebrates, can live up to 400 years, as noted by researchers using radiocarbon dating techniques.
  • A 100-year-old Greenland shark was found stranded in Cornwall, but it later died of meningitis, leading to an autopsy.
  • Rob Deaville stated that the stranding provided insights into the life of a little-known species with few strandings recorded.
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'Mysterious' 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters

As shark season approaches in the UK, are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?

·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Bournemouth Echo broke the news in Bournemouth, United Kingdom on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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