Sawfish - Their Saws are NOT What You Think #sawfish #animalfacts #animals #specimens #knowledge | Odd Animal Specimens

Sawfish take the spotlight with some #fastfacts to celebrate International #Sawfish Day. 🥳🌊 To help science, you can report sightings here 👉 https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/sawfish/report-encounter/ #internationalsawfishday #marinelife #sawfishspotlight #wildlifeconservation | CHANGING SEAS

The smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) is one of five species of sawfish, and is the only species of sawfish found in Florida waters. Sawfish belong to a subclass of cartilagnious fish called elasmobranchs that also includes sharks, rays, and skates. 🎥: Single Fin Photo The smalltooth sawfish in this video is estimated to be about 12-13ft (3.6-4m) with the saw itself between 2.5 and 3ft (nearly ~1m)! These massive fish can grow up to 16 ft (4.8m) and weigh more than 700lb (317 kg). | Ocean