 It is oviparous, with females producing auger-shaped egg capsules that are secured to seaweed or sponges with long tendrils.Sexual maturation is slow, with one female in captivity not laying eggs until almost 12 years of age.The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed this harmless shark as of Least Concern; it is of no economic interest and suffers minimal mortality from bycatch, recreational fishing, and shark nets.