How Greenland sharks defy aging

Daily briefing: How 400-year-old sharks keep their vision sharp

Greenland sharks are surprisingly eagle-eyed, even in old age. Plus, a call to ‘defossilize’ chemistry and the best books to help shape your science career. Greenland sharks are surprisingly eagle-eyed, even in old age. Plus, a call to ‘defossilize’ chemistry and the best books to help shape your science career.

Reddit Science

• 29d ago

The Greenland shark isn't blind after all, despite spending centuries in dark water and having severe eye parasites. In fact, its retina doesn't seem to degrade at all

Forbes - Innovation

• 33d ago

Is Century-Long Biological Health Possible? Lessons From The Greenland Shark

Greenland sharks maintain sharp vision for centuries, revealing powerful DNA repair and eye-protection strategies that may inspire future approaches to lifelong human eyesight.