By Sarah Hill, Madeline Green, Yolarnie Amepou & Michael Grant.
Illustration by Maria Golubieva & Dana Maggacis.
Sawfish in Papua New Guinea
There are 4 species of sawfish that live in the rivers, streams and oceans of Papua New Guinea. But they’re under threat! Learn more about these incredible animals and some of the threats they’re facing by following the story of Sarah the Wonky Tooth Sawfish.
Listen to the story!
Dive deeper with our educational resources
Download posters of our fact sheets here for use in the classroom.
Types of Sawfish in Papua New Guinea
Learn about the different species of Sawfish that live in the rivers in PNG.
What do Sawfish use their saws for?
Learn why Sawfish have a saw and what they use it for!
Threats to Sawfish in Papua New Guinea
This guide highlights some of the major threats to Sawfish in Papua New Guinea.
Sawfish Safe Release Guide
Sawfish caught in a net? Learn how to safely help the sawfish get free.
Sawfish in Papua New Guinea culture
Learn about some of the ways tribes in Papua pay homage to Sawfish.
Read online or download now!
The Wonky Tooth Sawfish is available to read online for FREE! You can also download a PDF copy.
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