Common Sawshark
Pristiophorus cirratus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 37–310 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This shark carries a long flat snout edged with teeth and a pair of trailing barbels, which it uses to sweep the bottom for small fishes and crustaceans across the shelf and upper slope. It forms schools, bears litters of three to twenty two live young, and may live more than fifteen years.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Pristiophoriformes › Pristiophoridae › Pristiophorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282352.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Sawshark live?
- The Common Sawshark (Pristiophorus cirratus) is typically found at 37–310 m.
- Is the Common Sawshark dangerous to divers?
- The Common Sawshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Sawshark get?
- The Common Sawshark grows to about 1.4 m.