 When caught as bycatch in trawls, "Rhina ancylostoma" is considered a nuisance because its strength and rough skin make it difficult to handle, and as the heavy ray thrashes in the net it can damage the rest of the catch.In Thailand, the enlarged thorns of this species are used to make bracelets.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed "Rhina ancylostoma" as Critically endangered in 2019, delisted from the vulnerable category, along with many other guitarfish species.