Sawfish populations are threatened around the world. Very little is known about this unique type of ray which used to be very abundant in the tropics. Smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) have recently been listed for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

The Southeastern Fishes Council (SFC) is a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to the study and conservation of freshwater and coastal fishes of the southeastern United States.

The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) is cooperatively operated by the American Elasmobranch Society and the Florida Museum of Natural History. It investigates shark attacks world-wide.