Sawfish conservation through collaboration.
The Sawfish Conservation Society’s mission is to connect the world to advance global sawfish education, research, and conservation. The SCS is a group of researchers, aquarists, managers, fishers, and enthusiasts that came together to rescue sawfishes from extinction.
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We are now accepting applications for the SCS Small Research Grant for 2025! You may submit applications from April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 using the links below. The grant will be awarded on May 31, 2025.
About Sawfish
Learn all you need to know about the five species of sawfishes.
International Sawfish Day
Celebrate International Sawfish Day with these shirts, resources, and more!
Sawfish Identification Guides
Download our multilingual identification guides.
Report a Saw
See a sawfish saw? Learn how to report it to help sawfish researchers.
Report a Sawfish
Learn what to do if you catch or see a sawfish.
The sawfish family (Pristidae) is divided into two genera (Anoxypristis and Pristis) and five species (Anoxypristis cuspidata, Pristis zijsron, Pristis clavata, Pristis pectinata and Pristis pristis).
Sawfishes have greatly decreased in number in the last century, due in part to habitat modification and mortality from fishing (mostly through bycatch).
Make a Donation and
Get a Sticker!
Help us make a difference for sawfish with a donation to SCS! As a thank you for your $20 donation, we'll send you one of our NEW SCS stickers.
Your contribution will make a direct impact on sawfish research and conservation by helping us provide funding for the SCS Small Research Grant, educational materials for outreach events, and more!
Want to make an even bigger impact? You'll receive 2 stickers when you make a $30 donation or receive 3 stickers by making a $50 donation!