The largetooth sawfish is circumtropical in coastal waters and in some river systems, including the famed Lake Nicaragua population. Largetooth sawfish prey upon prawns and other crustaceans, with fishes dominating their diet as they grow.

Where do sawfish live?

Smalltooth sawfish live in tropical seas and estuaries (semi-enclosed areas where rivers meet the sea) of the Atlantic Ocean. They are most at home in shallow, coastal waters, and sometimes enter the lower reaches of freshwater river systems.

Where do sawfish live in Florida?

Currently, this species is only found in Florida waters, where it is a year-round resident, primarily from Charlotte Harbor to the Florida Keys. Juvenile smalltooth sawfish are year-round residents of shallow coastal waters, especially estuaries.