Sawfishes of the Pristidae are widely considered the elasmobranch family most susceptible to extinction. In the last two decades it has been demonstrated that Western Australia represents a global hotspot critical to the survival of the majority (4 of 5) of the world’s sawfish species. The Kimberley region (King Sound/Fitzroy River for Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata) and Freshwater/Largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis)) has been the primary focal area of decades of research resulting in the region to be known as a globally important refuge for these species. Over the last decade or so, we have been examining the ecology of Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Pilbara is characterised by hot summers, mild to warm winters, and low and variable rainfall and is classified as hot desert in most of the region. This recent research highlights the Pilbara as a global hotspot for this species. Here we present valuable ecological data examining the movement patterns and distribution throughout the region using standard survey techniques, acoustic telemetry and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) surveys. The associations with other fauna, including symbionts and kinship relationships were also determined. We also present new research on Green Sawfish in the area. We highlight the importance of the Pilbara coast, a remote area experiencing increasing coastal industrial development, as a global hotspot for sawfish which is deserved of global and government recognition.