Are Greenland Sharks Actually Blind? New Research Says No @OceanaCanada
Are Greenland Sharks Actually Blind? New Research Says No @OceanaCanada
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
Scientists have long thought that Greenland sharks have poor vision due to their extremely long lifespan and parasitic copepods (Ommatokoita elongata), which are thought to obscure vision by attaching to the cornea. But a new study reveals the opposite.

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Are Greenland Sharks Actually Blind? New Research Says No

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