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Longevity estimates for basking sharks are derived from growth modeling and comparative shark studies.
Estimates suggest basking sharks can live for 50 years or more. Such longevity allows individuals to experience decades of shifting ocean temperatures, fisheries pressure, and ecosystem change.
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💥 Impact (click to read)
A half-century lifespan in a fish weighing several tons challenges assumptions about marine turnover rates. While many fish species cycle rapidly, basking sharks persist across long environmental arcs.
This longevity amplifies both resilience and vulnerability. Long life allows multiple breeding opportunities, yet slow replacement rates mean that losses reverberate across extended timescales.
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