Sawshark

The sawshark or saw shark is an order (Pristiophoriformes) of sharks bearing a unique long, saw-like rostrum (snout or bill) edged with sharp teeth, which they use to slash and disable their prey. There are nine species within the prisiophoriformes family including Longnose Saw shark (Pristiophorus cirratus), Shortnose Sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis), Japanese Saw shark (Pristiophorus japonicas), Bahamas Sawshark (Pristiophorus schroederi), Sixgill Sawshark (Pliotrema warren), Common Sawshark, African Dwarf Sawshark, Lana's Sawshark and the Tropical Sawshark (Pristiophorus delicatus).[3]
The sawshark is found in many areas around the world, but is most commonly found in waters from the Indian Ocean to the Southern Pacific Ocean. They are normally found depths around 40–100 m, but can be found at much lower depths in tropical regions. The Bahamas Sawshark was discovered in deeper waters (640 m to 915 m) of the northwestern Caribbean.
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