Species guide
How to catch Warren's sixgill sawshark
Pliotrema warreni
Warren's sixgill sawshark is a distinctive elongated shark known for its six gill slits and toothed snout shaped like a saw. It inhabits deep and shallow saltwater regions across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans near Africa. This predator feeds on a variety of prey including fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans found on the sea floor.
Where they live
Found in saltwater from shallow depths of 10 meters down to 915 meters across African Atlantic and Indian Ocean waters. Prefers benthic zones where it hunts for prey.
Typical size
Up to about 170 cm
What they eat
- fish
- cephalopods
- benthic invertebrates
- zooplankton
Best baits
- squid
- cut fish
- shrimp
Best lures
- deepwater jigs
- soft plastic baits
- sinker rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deepwater jigging
- drift fishing
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