Animals with unimaginably long life spans, from Greenland shark to rockfish

Nature’s oldest creatures defy aging rules. Greenland sharks live nearly 400 years. Ocean quahogs reach over 500 years. Bowhead whales exceed 200 years. Giant tortoises and rockfish also show remarkable longevity. These animals possess slow metabolism, efficient DNA repair, and reduced oxidative stress. Scientists study them to understand resilience and potentially inform human aging research.