White Shark (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption White sharks are considered vulnerable worldwide. Since individuals are slow growing and mature late, white shark populations could be even more sensitive to fishing, environmental and other pressures. Credit Greg Skomal, MA Marine Fisheries Usage Restrictions With proper credit in a piece featuring this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.