The Philippines sawtail catshark (Galeus friedrichi) is a rare species of sawtail catshark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is native to the Philippines and is not known to attack humans. Only three specimens have been caught.
This shark is endemic to marine waters off Dapitan, Philippines. All three specimens have been caught in water approximately deep.
It has enlarged denticles on the caudal fin, giving it a <nowiki>sawtail appearance like all other sawtail catsharks. The shark'</nowiki>s body and caudal fin are not blotched. It also grows to TL and has more vertebrae, distinguishing it from all other catsharks.
The shark is named in honor of German philanthropist Jürgen Friedrich, the co-founder of the JAF Foundation in Switzerland, because of his commitment to marine conservation, research, and advocacy.