The flesh is eaten for food but the fins are not used as they are too small. Other threats include water pollution from plastic litter and three specimens have been found with plastic collars on their head or gills. The shark feeds on teleostei and squid.
The flesh of the shark is consumed for food, while its fins are not utilized due to their small size.  Water pollution from plastic debris poses a threat to the shark population, with three specimens found with plastic collars around their heads or gills. The shark's diet consists of teleosts and squid.