The rostrum of sawfish, a weapon but also a weak point

Screenshot of a Brut video showing a sawfish.

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The Pristidae, or more commonly known as "sawfish", are one of the most endangered ray species in the world.

Their main characteristic?

A rostrum covered with teeth that can measure a quarter of their size.

This appendix is ​​a formidable weapon: it allows them to flush out and stun their prey, and to defend themselves against predators.

But, facing humans, this saw is a weak point: it gets stuck in fishing nets, and is also highly sought after by poachers, as our partner, Brut explains in this video.

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