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Age estimation breakthroughs occurred only in the 21st century using radiocarbon techniques.
Industrial trawl fisheries targeting other species have historically captured Greenland sharks as bycatch, removing individuals that may have been alive since the 18th century.
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💥 Impact (click to read)
Because many were discarded or processed without age knowledge, entire multi-century life histories were lost before scientists understood their longevity.
The realization that routine fishing could eliminate animals older than modern nations underscores the fragility of deep sea giants in commercial systems.
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