Rare 150-year-old Greenland shark found on Irish coast
A rare Greenland shark, estimated to be up to 150 years old, washed up on the shores of County Sligo, Ireland, marking the first known stranding of this species on the Irish coast.The shark was discovered on the shores of Finisklin and measured approximately 2 meters in length.Initially reported as a basking shark by two local men, further examination confirmed the specimen was indeed a Greenland shark, a species known for its exceptional longevity and deep-water habitat.This discovery has been described as "very rare" by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).The Greenland shark is the longest-living vertebrate known, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 15:06 LONDON
