Abstract Sawsharks (Order: Pristiophoriformes, Family: Pristiophoridae) are a highly
distinctive group of sharks, characterized by a tapering saw‐like rostrum with a pair of …

Populations of sharks are declining globally, largely due to fishing pressure. There is a lack
of fisheries-independent data on the demographics of many species, particularly those …

Context Knowledge of sawshark reproductive biology is limited to general parameters such
as reproductive mode and litter size. The mating system is currently unknown. Aim To test for …

Sawsharks are one of the least well-known groups of sharks globally, yet they are caught in
large numbers in south-eastern Australia. In this study we assessed spatiotemporal patterns …

Prey manipulation through headfirst ingestion is a common foraging tactic in predatory taxa.
Sawsharks possess a toothed rostrum that is thought to assist in prey capture, but the …

In the waters of southeast Australia, two species of sawshark—the common (Pristiophorus
cirratus) and southern (Pristiophorus nudipinnis) sawshark—are frequent by-catch in …