Common Sawsharks [Pristiophorus]

Description

Pristiophorus is a genus of sawsharks in the family Pristiophoridae, characterized by their elongated, flattened snouts edged with teeth, resembling a saw. These sharks are found in temperate and tropical seas around the world. They have a pair of long barbels closer to the mouth than to the tip of the snout, and their bodies are covered with dermal denticles that give them a rough texture. Common Sawsharks primarily inhabit the continental shelf and slope, using their saw to dig into the sediment for prey and to slash at schools of fish.