How deep does the Japanese Sawshark live?

The Japanese Sawshark (Pristiophorus japonicus) is typically found at 0–500 m.

Is the Japanese Sawshark dangerous to divers?

The Japanese Sawshark is harmless to divers.

Japanese Sawshark

Pristiophorus japonicus

Group: Shark
Typical depth: 0–500 m
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

This sawshark drags its long, tooth edged snout across sandy and muddy bottoms, using paired barbels to feel out small prey hidden below. It lives on continental shelves and upper slopes down to about 500 metres and bears around twelve live young to a litter.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Pristiophoriformes › Pristiophoridae › Pristiophorus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282353.

FAQ

How deep does the Japanese Sawshark live?: The Japanese Sawshark (Pristiophorus japonicus) is typically found at 0–500 m.
Is the Japanese Sawshark dangerous to divers?: The Japanese Sawshark is harmless to divers.