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Rare Greenland Shark, Potentially 500 Years Old, Washes Ashore in Sligo
An exceptionally rare Greenland shark, known for its potential lifespan of up to 500 years, has washed up on the Sligo shore, marking the first recorded stranding of the species on the Irish coast. The discovery has drawn significant attention due to the shark's unusual presence and age.
14 Apr, 16:38 — 14 Apr, 19:00
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‘Exceptionally rare’ shark that can live up to 500 years washes up on Sligo shore
Greenland shark found in first recorded stranding of species on the Irish coast
By Cian O'Connell
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual4h ago
Greenland shark washes up on Irish coast for first time
A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum of Ireland.
Read full article →the-journal3h ago
Rare Greenland shark washes up in Sligo
The Greenland shark has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species, living up to 500 years in some cases.
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First report: rte-news · 14 Apr, 16:38|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h
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