Sawfish

[keywestcoralboy]

I spearfished yesterday. Pretty normal day till my buddy spotted something strange and called me over. He was easily distracted but the cobias but I saw what they were following and was shocked. I was a 12-15 ft sawfish, then I really got excited when it slowly swam to the bottom right next to the other two fully mature sawfish! It was one of the most spectacular things I have ever seen .I took a breath and dove to the bottom and was eye to eye with 3 sharks that most will never see. Also they were feeding an activity that I have heard has never been filmed in entirety in the wild. My go pro was not with me and I will always regret that but I just wanted to share!

 

[Pandion]

That is awesome and I am extrememly jelouse. I've only seen part of an immature one in the glades. Thanks for sharing!

 

[billsreef]

Consider me jealous

 

[cdipasquale]

That is awesome! You should really report the sighting of these and info about the dive to the FWC. There is a lot of active research happening on these trying to understand more about them and your story could help out a lot. Here is a link if you're are intersted. I haven't had the pleasure to see one diving yet, but hope to someday.
http://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fish/sawfish/