Greenland sharks live in Arctic waters, living up to 400-500 years, which is also the longest for vertebrates. Cold slows their metabolism, letting them mature late, females breed at 150 years of age. A 2016 Science study discovered one at 392 years using lens proteins. Humans max at 122, paling beside these sluggish giants. Their secret is that frigid homes curb ageing.
Greenland sharks live in Arctic waters, living up to 400-500 years, which is also the longest for vertebrates. Cold slows their metabolism, letting them mature late, females breed at 150 years of age. A 2016 Science study discovered one at 392 years using lens proteins. Humans max at 122, paling beside these sluggish giants. Their secret is that frigid homes curb ageing.
Adding a touch more human warmth: Imagine sharing a life with a creature that grows old on purpose, taking slow, deliberate steps through the world. In those icy depths, time feels almost a luxury, and every moment together would be a quiet, patient celebration of endurance and resilience.