The Order Pristiophoriformes consists of sawsharks, a small group of cartilaginous fishes closely related to rays and sharks. They are characterized by a long, flattened snout edged with sharp, tooth-like structures, giving them a "saw-like" appearance used to slash and stun prey. Sawsharks are generally bottom-dwelling, feeding on small fish and invertebrates, and are found in temperate and tropical oceans, mainly along continental shelves. They have two dorsal fins, gill slits on the sides of the head, and barbels on the snout that help sense prey in the sediment. Though they resemble sawfish, sawsharks are distinct in anatomy and taxonomy.