Sawfish are also known as carpenter sharks, but they are actually rays (not sharks). They are shaped like sharks with a long nose extension (rostrum), which is lined with denticles resembling a saw. Some species can reach lengths of 20 feet! This plush version is 29 inches, making it the perfect companion. Here are some fun facts about sawfish:
They can live in coastal and subtropical waters.
Sawfish skeletons are made of cartilage.
There are 5 species.
They eat crustaceans.
Their population is declining, so preservation is important.
