The Arabian Carpetshark occurs throughout UAE coastal waters, and is common in the Arabian Gulf. This species is not targeted or valued in markets of the UAE, trawling has been banned there since 1980 and recently conducted surveys frequently detected it in the area. It is not targeted in the Arabian Sea region, but appears to be a major component of bycatch in trawl (and other) fisheries, and is typically discarded due to its small size and low market value. It has a close association with coral reef and estuarine habitats, which are prone to degradation and loss in the Gulf due to coastal development and impacts to benthic communities from demersal trawling. 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 and decline in habitat quality, it is suspected to have declined by 20-30% over the past three generation lengths, or about 27 years. It is listed as Near Threatened, nearly meeting the thresholds for Vulnerable A2cd.

The Halavi Guitarfish occurs throughout coastal waters of the UAE. It likely grows slowly and matures late, which causes it to have a low productivity. In the past, it was taken in variable quantities in gill net and trawl fisheries. Landings in the UAE declined by about 80-90% over the past decade, but conservation measures implemented in 2008 and 2012 that reduced fishing effort likely account for some of this decline. A total ban on fishing for this species in the UAE was implemented in 2019, but it continues to be taken in fisheries in adjacent areas, and it is possible that propagules can move in and out of UAE waters. Degradation of inshore habitats caused by pervasive coastal development in the UAE and Arabian Gulf region may also impact this species. Based on catch data, it is inferred this species declined by at least 30% over the past three generation lengths (30 years) in the UAE. It is listed as Vulnerable A2bd. Further research is needed on life history and improvements in regional-level fisheries monitoring are recommended.

The Spottail Shark occurs throughout UAE inshore and offshore waters. It is commonly taken in a wide range of artisanal and commercial fisheries and is often one of the dominant species in shark catches in the Arabian Sea region. Inshore fishing pressure is intense and increasing. Anecdotal information indicates that declines have occurred over the past 20 years in UAE waters; however, quantitative data are not available to estimate the percent decline over three generation lengths (about 24 years). 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 and decline in habitat quality, it is suspected to have declined by 30-50% over the past three generation lengths, or about 24 years. It is listed as Vulnerable A2cd.

This inshore, pelagic speciesis common throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not expected to be causing population declines at this time. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.

This inshore, pelagic species is common on the eastern coast in UAE waters, but is not yet confirmed from the Gulf coast. Fishing activity is not expected to be causing population declines at this time. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.

This inshore, pelagic speciesoccurs throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not expected to be causing population declines approaching a Near Threatened or threatened level at this time. Although, catch is apparently declining slightly in recent years on the eastern coast, and this requires further investigation. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.

This inshore, pelagic speciesoccurs throughout UAE waters. Anecdotal data indicates this species may have experienced some level of decline on the eastern coast, but no catch declines are known from the Gulf coast. It remains relativwly common. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE. It is recommended to improve fisheries monitoring of this species.

This inshore and offshore, pelagic species is common throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not expected to be causing population declines at this time. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.

This pelagic speciesoccurs throughout UAE waters, and is globally restricted to the northern Indian Ocean region. It is heavily exploited in Iran, Oman, Pakistan and India, and severe declines have occurred over recent decades in western India, Pakistan and possibly Oman due to a combination of overexploitation and unfavorable environmental conditions. It is retained as bycatch in fisheries off the UAE and sold in markets, but is not particularly highly-valued. Its occurrence in markets has been stable over time with some suspected recent declines on the eastern coast. In general, it remains common in the UAE, but connectivity with populations outside that are apparently in decline, is poorly understood. Based on the uncertainty regarding the population trend of this exploited species, it is listed as Data Deficient in UAE waters until updated data become available. It is recommended to improve fisheries monitoring as well as the understanding of population connectivity within its range.

This inshore, pelagic speciesis common and abundant throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not expected to be causing population declines at this time. There are no known major threats; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.