In eastern Canada, wolffish and spotted wolffish are at risk.

At this meeting, Spotted and Northern Wolffishes were assessed as Threatened, and the Atlantic Wolffish as Special Concern.

Two species at risk, the Northern wolffish and the Leatherback sea turtle, have been found in the area as well.

Under the recovery strategy for the Northern Wolffish and Spotted Wolffish, any person who accidentally catches these species must release them in a manner that minimizes harm.

In May 2001, the Northern Wolffish (Anarhichas denticulatus) and the Spotted Wolffish (Anarhichas minor) were assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as Threatened (COSEWIC 2001a,b).