How Greenland sharks defy aging

Eyes and hearts of these deep-dwelling sharks use biological tricks to keep functioning

A gray Greenland shark swimming in blue water faces the viewer.

The Greenland shark, which can live for centuries, uses a variety of tactics to avoid the typical declining health that comes with age.

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