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Back in 1936, off the coast of Greenland. This adventurous shark was later recaptured in 1952
Found in the Arctic and subarctic regions, making it well-adapted to the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Ranging from 2.4 to 7 meters (7.9 to 23.0 feet) and weighing between 400 and 1,400 kg (880 to 3,090 lbs)
Thick layers of fat and a sluggish metabolism help it endure the icy waters
While its dark, almost black skin absorbs sunlight to maintain body temperature
Populations in Greenland, Iceland, Canada, and other regions
They can be found in coastal and deep-sea environments, inhabiting depths up to 2,200 meters below the surface
Opportunistic feeding strategy, this enigmatic shark is known to scavenge the carcasses of seals, fish, and even polar bears that sink to the ocean floor
Fairly sluggish. Its slow movements and cold-water habitat make it a rather laid-back predator