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Is the sawfish endangered?
Yes they are becasue they used to be popular in the Atlantic ocean but now alot of people unted them so there is not many left. So now the Sawfish is now under protection and is illegal to kill or hunt.
How many sawfish are there in the world?
There are more being born everyday, so the exact number is not known.
How many teeth are inside a sawfish mouth?
17000
How many endangered smalltooth sawfish are left?
Smalltooth sawfish are protected under the Endangered Species Act. More specifically, it is now illegal to catch or otherwise harm a sawfish. As a result, Fishermen who may accidentally catch sawfish while fishing for other species are being educated on how to safely release the sawfish without harming it or getting hurt themselves. Florida, Louisiana and Texas have all enacted laws that prohibit "taking" sawfish. And Florida currently even has a ban on gill nets in state waters. The smalltooth sawfish is listed on the IUCN's red list as critically endangered and on the verge of extinction."Endangered Fishes and Marine Animals: Smalltooth Sawfish | MyHydros.org | All About Water." All About Water: What Is Water | Water Quality | Water Pollution. All About Water, 2011. Web. 19 Dec. 2011. .
What country do most sawfish live in?
Most sawfish live in Australia.
How many species of saltwater fish are in nicaragua?
Sawfish, tarpon, and sharks.
What type of mammal is a sawfish?
A sawfish is not a mammal. As its name suggests, it is a fish. It belongs to the "ray" family.
Why are sawfish protected?
Sawfish are Critically Endangered according to the IUCN. Sawfish are illegally hunted for their rostrum, liver oil, and fins. Additionally, they are accidentally fished up in nets. Besides sawfish, many other species are being threatened due to fishing nets. That is why it is best to by line-caught fish.
What are enemies of a sawfish?
fishes
What are the release dates for Sawfish Head - 2011?
Sawfish Head - 2011 was released on: USA: 5 March 2011
Can you get sawfish in Western Australia?
Yes. Sawfish are found in marine waters and estuaries along the western Australian coastline. The Freshwater sawfish is found in rivers of far northern western Australia, up to 100km inland.
What are the predetors of a sawfish?
The sawfish doesn't really have any predators. A wondering baby is a target for crocs and freshwater sharks , though.
