The Bahamas Sawshark (Pristiophorus schroeder), like all the other sawsharks, is identified by the long saw-like snout studded with alternating large and small teeth. It is most common in the waters of the western central Atlantic ocean. The shape of the snout helps it disable prey. Apart from the shape of the snout, the shark also has a slender body, flattened head, and barbels halfway between the mouth and snout. It is white underneath but has a uniform, unpatterned light grey above and two dorsal fins. However, it lacks an anal fin. The Bahamas Sawshark is ovoviviparous and a benthic feeder eating crustaceans and small fish.
Bahamas Sawsharks have a total length between 31”-34” (79-86 cm) and body width of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm). The typical weight of the Bahamas Sawshark is in the range of 10-19 lb (4.5-9 kg). Bahamas Sawsharks have lifespans between 9-15 years.
The Bahamas Sawshark (Pristiophorus schroeder), like all the other sawsharks, is identified by the long saw-like snout studded with alternating large and small teeth. It is most common in the waters of the western central Atlantic ocean. The shape of the snout helps it disable prey. Apart from the shape of the snout, the shark also has a slender body, flattened head, and barbels halfway between the mouth and snout. It is white underneath but has a uniform, unpatterned light grey above and two dorsal fins. However, it lacks an anal fin. The Bahamas Sawshark is ovoviviparous and a benthic feeder eating crustaceans and small fish.
Bahamas Sawsharks have a total length between 31”-34” (79-86 cm) and body width of 2”-2.4” (5-6 cm). The typical weight of the Bahamas Sawshark is in the range of 10-19 lb (4.5-9 kg). Bahamas Sawsharks have lifespans between 9-15 years.
