 The toll taken by fishery bycatch is likely greatly underestimated, as many fishers who use line gear regard pajama sharks as pests that "steal" bait, and kill them before discarding them.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the pyjama shark as Near Threatened, citing its small distribution and a recent increase in fishing pressure on small sharks in the region.However, there is no evidence to suggest that its population has declined.