Greenland shark lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan up to 392 years (record)
Greenland shark live up to 392 years (record) on average. Below is a chart converting Greenland shark age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Greenland shark age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Greenland shark | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 25 yr | 3 | Child |
| 50 yr | 6 | Child |
| 75 yr | 9 | Child |
| 100 yr | 12 | Child |
| 125 yr | 14 | Teen |
| 150 yr | 17 | Teen |
| 175 yr | 26 | Adult |
| 200 yr | 37 | Adult |
| 225 yr | 48 | Middle age |
| 250 yr | 59 | Middle age |
| 275 yr | 69 | Senior |
| 300 yr | 80 | Elderly |
| 325 yr | 91 | Elderly |
| 350 yr | 102 | Elderly |
| 375 yr | 113 | Elderly |
| 400 yr | 123 | Elderly |
Greenland shark profile
| Classification | Chondrichthyes > Squaliformes > Somniosidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Somniosus microcephalus |
| Age of maturity | 156 years |
| Longest recorded | 392 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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