Greenland Sharks May Already Be Older Than Modern Democracies

A single shark can outlast entire political systems.

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The oldest validated individual was estimated at roughly 392 years old with statistical margins extending higher.

With lifespans surpassing 400 years, some Greenland sharks alive today were born before the establishment of many modern democratic governments.

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An individual could predate the formation of the United States or other contemporary nations, surviving through revolutions, wars, and industrial expansion.

This extraordinary continuity compresses centuries of human governance into one biological lifespan, redefining what longevity means among vertebrates.

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