Massive carnivore Greenland shark is at least 272 years old

The long lifespan of the Greenland shark, shown here in the cold, deep waters of the Uummannaq Fjord, may only be surpassed by that of the ocean quahog, a clam known to live as long as 507 years. (Julius Nielsen, Science)
Sharks can live to be at least 272 years old in the Arctic seas, and scientists say one recently caught shark may have lived as long as 512 years.
That’s according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science that says Greenland sharks can live longer than any oth