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Abstract
The Largetooth Sawfish, Pristis pristis, was for a long time considered extirpated
from Peru. However, here we report the capture of 2 individuals from the north coast
of Peru, indicating that this species is still extant in Peruvian waters. Both individuals
were adult-sized and their encounters occurred during the austral summer, which could
indicate a seasonal presence in those waters. Gillnets are still a major threat for
the species as both specimens were incidentally captured with this gear. Our finding
highlights the need for continuous research, awareness, and legal protection of this
species.