Greenland Sharks Have Been Recorded Under Arctic Sea Ice for Months

This giant hunts beneath total winter darkness for half the year.

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Polar night in parts of the Arctic can last over two consecutive months.

Tagging data show Greenland sharks remain active beneath Arctic sea ice during polar night, when sunlight disappears for extended seasonal periods.

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For months at a time, they operate in perpetual darkness where visual hunting becomes nearly irrelevant, relying instead on chemical and mechanical sensory cues.

Their ability to sustain apex predator status during prolonged light deprivation highlights how deep sea giants can dominate ecosystems without depending on sight.

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Proceedings of the Royal Society B

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