In the vicinity of BelizeIn the Caribbeanwas sighted at greenland sharka vertebrate considered the longest living on the planet, with a approximate age of 518 years.
And of course, with more than half a millennium of existencethis species continues to captivate scientists and lovers of marine life.
The oldest vertebrate
The Greenland shark, renowned for its longevity, defied expectations when it was observed in a atypical area of its natural habitat.
And it is that he team of biologistswhile tagging tiger sharks, came across a unique Greenland shark born around 1505.
This species usually lives in cold waters and, on this occasion, it showed its presence in an unusual place thousands of kilometers from its traditional habitat.
Previous studies, led by biologist Julius Nielsen of the University of Copenhagenrevealed that Greenland sharks are known to live over 400 years.
Thus, the rediscovery offered scientists the unique opportunity to study the adaptability and migration of this species, which is generally found in colder climates.
This event once again recalled the extraordinary life of the Greenland shark, whose existence spans more than five centuries, making it a living witness to the history of the ocean.