Family: |
Pristiophoridae (Saw sharks) |
Max. size: |
122 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 165 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 6871, 75154). Ovoviviparous. Size at birth about 25 cm (Ref. 6871). Utilized fresh for human consumption. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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