How do saw sharks use their sawlike snouts to feed?

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Shortfin mako shark swimming in clear blue water near the surface off the West Coast of New Zealand, mouth slightly open showing teeth. — shark Shortfin mako shark (*Isurus oxyrinchus*), found throughout tropical and temperate seas worldwide.

Saw sharks utilize their long, bladelike snouts—often referred to as a "saw"—as a specialized tool for hunting. This snout is equipped with sharp teeth along its sides, which the shark slashes from side to side through the water. This motion allows the shark to effectively impale, stun, or cut its prey fish before consuming them.1