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Quick facts

Size300–600 cm
Weight400–1000 kg
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round in deep water.

About Greenland Shark

The Greenland shark is a large and exceptionally long-lived shark inhabiting the cold deep waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. The species occurs in Icelandic waters.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species

Habitat

Cold deep ocean waters.

Diet

Fish, squid and carrion.

Distribution around Iceland

Cold deep waters around Iceland.
Last verified: 09/09/2026