Common Sawshark

Pristiophorus cirratus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Pristiophorus cirratus
Other names Longnose Sawshark, Saw Dog, Saw Shark, Southern Saw Shark
Size Up to 1.4 m (4.5 ft)
Weight Up to 5 kg (11 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal & offshore waters amongst the bottom over sandy, rubble & gravelly areas
Depth Range 20 - 600 m (65 - 1,968 ft)
Common Sawshark Distribution