Species guide
How to catch Pointed sawfish
Anoxypristis cuspidata
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishPristidae
The pointed sawfish is a large, elongated ray known for its long, toothed snout used to hunt prey. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and possibly rivers in tropical and subtropical regions. This predator feeds mainly on small fish and cuttlefish.
Where they live
Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and possibly rivers across parts of Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean, favoring sheltered bays with sandy bottoms up to 40 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 470 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- cuttlefish
Best baits
- cut bait
- small fish pieces
Best lures
- large soft plastic lures
- streamers mimicking small fish
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing near sandy bays
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