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What do sawfish eat?

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No. Although sawfish are called the Carpenter shark, they are not sharks. they belong to the ray family.

Sawfish are not the same as saw sharks, which aresharks.

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Sawfish eat small fish and bottom-dwelling invertebrates, like crabs and shrimps, which can be crushed and swallowed whole through the mouth.

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yes sawfish are carnivores not herbivores or omnivore

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