These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Greenland Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity Superpower
Scientific American Ideas • 1/9/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
A new study reveals that Greenland sharks, known for their long lifespan, are not practically blind as previously thought. They can see and maintain their vision into old age.
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