NMFS - Smalltooth Sawfish Encounter Hotline

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U.S. Sawfish Research and Conservation

RESPECTRELEASEREPORT

Report a Sawfish

If you catch or see a sawfish, take a quick photograph of the sawfish, estimate its size, note your location, and please share the details with scientists. The details of your sightings or catches of sawfish help experts monitor the population and track the recovery progress. You can share your information by calling 1-844-4-SAWFISH (844-472-9347) or completing the form below.

VIEWING GUIDELINES

HANDLING & RELEASE GUIDELINES

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• REPORTER INFORMATION

• First Name

• Last Name

• Email

• Phone

• How did you find out about reporting?

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• ENCOUNTER DATE & TIME

• Month

• Day

• Year

• Season

• Time of Day

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• LOCATION INFORMATION

• Where the encounter occurred?

• County

• Main Water Body

• Location Description

Please be as specific as possible. Include latitude/longitude if known.

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• ENCOUNTER DETAILS

• Number of Sawfish

• Encounter Type

• Was the animal captured?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Unknown

• Did you see any tags present?

  • Yes

  • No

• Estimated length of animal, including rostrum

(In feet)

• Distinguishing marks?

Broken or missing saw, scars, tags, etc

• Activity

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• HABITAT INFORMATION

• Shoreline Type

• Bottom Type

• Water Depth

• Habitat Description

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• ATTACH PHOTOS & LINKS

• Attach Images

Drop files here orSELECT FILES

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Maximum file size - 10 mega bytes.

• Do you give the Sawfish Team permission to use these photos?

• Associated hyperlinks

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