 The spinner shark is also highly regarded by recreational fishers, being described as a "spectacular fighter" that often leaps out of the water.The IUCN has assessed the spinner shark as near threatened worldwide and vulnerable in the northwest Atlantic; its frequent use of coastal habitats renders it vulnerable to human exploitation and habitat degradation.The Northwest Atlantic fishery for this species is managed under the US National Marine Fisheries Service 1999 Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish, and Sharks.