U.S. Sawfish Recovery

1-844-4SAWFISH This page is managed by the U.S. Smalltooth Sawfish Recovery Team.

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New open access #SawfishScience paper from members of the @SawfishRecovery team
https://t.co/uh6zlJ1Qq6

Findings of a significant declining trend in relative abundance of small juveniles and limited numbers of adult females are concerning.

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They will highlight potential development impacts to sawfish habitat in the Caloosahatchee River and explain how the public can get involved.
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‼️Attention Charlotte Harbor residents‼️
On January 10, 2026 @SawfishRecovery team member Gregg Poulakis with @MyFWC will present "The Last Stronghold: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish" hosted by @calusawater.

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Thank you @CapeCoral for supporting @MyFWC research on endangered smalltooth sawfish. This funding will allow @SawfishRecovery team members to evaluate smalltooth sawfish in the Chiquita Lock removal project area.

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Thank you @FlWildFed for highlighting Florida's endangered smalltooth #sawfish for World Wildlife Conservation Day!

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Please share details of any healthy, sick, injured, or dead sawfish with the U.S. @SawfishRecovery team!

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Sawfish as the “Canary in the Coal Mine” for the Caloosahatchee River by @calusawater

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The relocation of the trapped sawfish highlights the importance of public outreach & engagement. The U.S. Sawfish Recovery Team encourages the reporting of all sawfish encounters through https://t.co/iV08AxuvRK, 1-844-4SAWFISH, [email protected], or the FWC Reporter app.

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Endangered Sawfish Trapped in Tampa Bay Saved by Scientists

An endangered smalltooth sawfish that had been trapped in a lower Tampa Bay wetland was safely relocated on August 9 thanks to a team effort by researchers and concerned citizens.
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We’re asking the angling and diving communities to follow these #sawfish interaction guidelines this summer and share information about their sawfish encounters!

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‼️If you live in Charlotte County, FL please ask the Commissioners to reject a proposal on May 27 to rezone an exceptional portion of the Peace River & crucial nursery for endangered #sawfish for development. Info in letter from @SharkAdvocates, @sawfishconserv & @CoastalElasmos.

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If you see a healthy, sick, injured, or dead sawfish please call 844-4-SAWFISH, email [email protected], or submit the form at https://t.co/iV08Axv3Hi. All reports of this endangered species help us monitor the population and track any new threats.

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U.S. @SawfishRecovery team member Dr. Dean Grubbs will be giving an online webinar November 7 for @ANGARIocean about his research on critically endangered smalltooth #sawfish. Details at https://t.co/lp8ubZgfje

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Happy #InternationalSawfishDay!

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"Most likely it's algae based neurotoxin, powerful ones, that primarily affect the animals through the gills," said @SawfishRecovery team member Dr. Dean Grubbs with @FSUMarineLab. https://t.co/OCo8RUUba7

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We must do better than this for endangered sawfish.

A man severed the rostrum of the sawfish with a knife, which he knew to be unlawful, and was sentenced to only one year of probation.

This unlawful behavior will not stop without adequate punishment.
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UNF biology tags first #sawfish in 16 years of surveying sharks in NE Florida and SE Georgia!
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The team will continue to respond to reports & attempt additional rescues when warranted. Each opportunity provides a chance to understand more about this approach to capture & rehabilitate sawfish, and to apply best practices to the next rescue attempt. https://t.co/itBSSn9DJH