In UAE waters, the Longfin Mako occurs only in offshore waters of the Sea of Oman. Little is known on the population of this species in UAE waters. It is caught incidentally in pelagic longline fisheries, but comprises much lower proportions of the catch than the Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus). Most catches of this species are inadequately recorded and likely underestimated. Its apparent rarity, large size, low fecundity and continued occurrence as bycatch in fisheries is concerning. It is apparently highly migratory, and has slow life history characteristics including low fecundity and a low annual rate of population increase. Considering this, the species has a low capacity to recover from even moderate levels of exploitation. It is especially susceptible to exploitation (target and bycatch) in many largely unregulated gill net, longline and trawl fisheries that operate within its range outside and surrounding UAE waters. Some management measures are now in place in the Arabian Sea region, although domestic fisheries are likely to continue. Though data specifically from the UAE are not available, individuals in the UAE are a component of a larger, interconnected and migratory population that occurs broadly in the north-western Indian Ocean. It is inferred that declines reported in the Arabian Sea region are representative of its status in the UAE. Based on recorded levels of exploitation, it is suspected to have declined by 20-30% over the past three generation lengths, or about 75 years. It is listed as Near Threatened, nearly meeting the thresholds for Vulnerable A2d.