Southern Sawshark
Pristiophorus nudipinnis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 37–165 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its long snout is studded with a row of teeth along each side, used to slash and stun prey hidden in soft bottoms of the continental shelf. The young are born live at around twenty five centimetres, and adults reach well over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Pristiophoriformes › Pristiophoridae › Pristiophorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282354.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Sawshark live?
- The Southern Sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis) is typically found at 37–165 m.
- Is the Southern Sawshark dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Sawshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Sawshark get?
- The Southern Sawshark grows to about 1.2 m.