The Bahamas sawshark (Pristiophorus schroederi) is a rare, deepwater species of sawshark found primarily in the western Atlantic, particularly around the Bahamas and the Caribbean region. Characterized by its elongated, saw-like snout lined with sharp teeth, this elusive shark inhabits continental and insular slopes at depths of 400–1,000 meters. Commercial fishing for the Bahamas sawshark is limited due to its deepwater habitat and relative scarcity, but incidental catches occur in deep-sea trawl and longline fisheries. The primary countries with fisheries that may harvest this species, often unintentionally, include the Bahamas, the United States (particularly Florida), and Cuba, where deepwater fishing for other species sometimes results in sawshark bycatch. However, targeted fishing for the Bahamas sawshark is virtually nonexistent, and most specimens are caught as bycatch, making it a minor component of the region's fishing industry.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.