Greenland shark: Often referred to as the

Often referred to as the ‘gurry shark’, the Greenland Shark is a large species of shark, that is a member of the ‘sleeper shark family’ Somniosidae. Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) > Squaliformes (Sleeper and dogfish sharks) > Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks) Etymology: Somniosus: Latin for sleepy, reflecting Lesueur’s surmise that these sharks are slow or sluggish because of their relatively small fins (hence the name sleeper sharks) (See ETYFish); microcephalus: micro-, from mikros (Gr.), small; cephalus, from kephale (Gr.), head, allusion not explained, perhaps referring to its short, rounded snout compared with other sharks then ... The Greenland shark is one of the most mysterious creatures found in the depths of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. These sharks push the boundaries of what we know about shark species, with estimates for their lifespans being over 400 years. Get the facts about the Greenland shark, the world's longest-lived vertebrate. Learn about its habitat, adaptations, and conservation status.