Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x X x   December x x x x   Sixgill Sawshark Scientifically: Pliotrema warreni. What To Look For: This sawshark has an unmistakable snout, with saw teeth and 2 long barbels on a long and flattened body. The barbels are used as sensors to detect food and the snout dislodges prey buried in sand. It is commonly found on the sea bed, in large schools, at depths to 430 m. Size: Up to 1.4 m. Distribution: Western Indian Ocean, Cape Coast to Mozambique. Food: Mainly feeds on bottom-living fish, crabs and squid. Breeding: Live-bearer, with litters of up to 17 young. Danger To Humans: Not dangerous. Back To Top

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