Still Waters Posted January 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Great white sharks live far longer than was previously thought. Using a new technique to age the tissues of these impressive creatures, scientists have identified a male great white that lived into its 70s. http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-25655666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted January 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I wonder if they continue to grow until they die like crocodiles? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecoNoir Posted January 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I wonder if they continue to grow until they die like crocodiles? Most fish do. So if there is a 70 year old shark out there.... may god help us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted January 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I don't think any 70 year old fish would crawl out of the ocean and flatten any great cities ~ so no fear ... It would be nice to have even one out there ~ its a sign of a healthy ecologically sound planet ~ a million years ago the oceans were probably full of such aged creatures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient astronaut Posted January 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Well, at the rate that we (humans) harvest (sharks), at a rate of 100 million per anum, that life expectancy will be shortened significantly. Edited January 10, 2014 by ancient astronaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineffectiveArtist Posted January 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That shark has wisdom... I picture a bearded shark telling stories of times before to all the baby sharks... They listen so intently, like good little babies... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaitSith Posted January 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That shark has wisdom... I picture a bearded shark telling stories of times before to all the baby sharks... They listen so intently, like good little babies... And then he eats them I wonder if there is a difference between male and female longevity. Females are noticeably larger,maybe they live longer too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted January 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Apparently, Great White Sharks can live to a 140 years... but eating all that scuba gear and surf boards shortens their life span considerably... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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