The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is currently listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This means that the species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future if conservation measures are not implemented. Overfishing, accidental capture in fishing gear, habitat loss, and degradation are some of the main threats to their populations. Conservation efforts aim to better understand and protect these sharks through marine protected areas, regulations on fishing practices, and public awareness campaigns.
