A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.

Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. University of Tokyo-led researchers have now ...

The Greenland shark—the world's longest-living vertebrate—is most often associated with cold Arctic waters. However, a new ...

As well as explaining what makes the blue shark so darn blue, it also appears that through the same mechanism, that blue can ...

Small Greenland shark measuring approx. 120 cm from Vågsfjorden in northern Norway, released with a tag so that it can be recognized if recaptured. Photo: Martin Nielsen ...

Greenland sharks live for centuries with slow heartbeats and metabolism. Scientists study their longevity secrets.

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

The metabolic adaptations of sharks, particularly the Greenland shark, may contribute significantly to their cancer resistance. These ancient predators have evolved remarkably efficient energy ...

Over this vast timespan, sharks have developed adaptations that are not only intriguing but also just plain weird. Keep reading to discover eight bizarre sharks you won’t believe actually exist.

Sharks have patrolled Earth’s oceans for over 450 million years, surviving multiple mass extinctions and evolving into nature’s most efficient marine predators. Their remarkable evolutionary journey ...

Greenland sharks show no signs of retinal degeneration despite living for up to 400 years, and scientists have identified genetic adaptations that may explain how By James Woodford 1 May 2025 ...