Species
Common Sawshark
Pristiophorus cirratus
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~80–120 cm typical
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Overview: about common sawshark
Slim southern Australian shark with a long toothed rostrum, common in TAS, VIC and SA inshore waters. Bycatch on bottom baits when chasing gummy shark. Decent eating but handle with care of the saw.
Biology: Common Sawshark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 80–120 cm (max 150 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg
- Depth range
- 40–600 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Common Sawshark angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait paternoster in deep bays
Best season: when to catch common sawshark in Australia
No seasonal pattern for common sawshark yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: common sawshark fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for common sawshark yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.