Longest-lived vertebrate
The current longest-lived vertebrate record is 392 years, held by Greenland shark. Last checked October 9, 2026.
392
years
Greenland shark
- Holder
- Greenland shark
- Record
- 392 years
- Exact figure
- about 392 years (estimate, plus or minus 120)
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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