Chondrichthyans are known to associate with offshore energy infrastructure, although the extent of their habitat use and reliance on these structures is unclear. To date, much of the information on these associations derives from research on oil and gas infrastructure, but as Australia moves towards including offshore renewable energy (ORE) within its energy portfolio, it is essential to understand how this additional human activity will influence sensitive species. Offshore energy infrastructure is predominantly located in soft-sediment environments, which attract chondrichthyans with diverse life histories and functional habitat requirements. The physiological sensitivities and degree of exposure to habitat modifications and associated pressures relating to installation, removal, and ongoing operations are currently being reviewed. Knowledge of the biological and ecological responses of chondrichthyan taxa to the pressures associated with energy infrastructure is highly variable. Therefore, we promote a trait-based approach for assessing the functional importance of these artificial habitats and their potential environmental impact, and where possible prioritise species of conservation and fishery interest. To date, in-situ video and eDNA metabarcoding surveys have highlighted distinct habitat associations of chondrichthyans around offshore platforms and pipelines, with benthic shark species concentrated on platforms and pipelines and skates, rays, and bentho-pelagic species of sharks predominantly over soft sediments and on pipelines. Here, we describe how the association of chondrichthyans with oil and gas infrastructure can be quantified and outline how this can be used to inform management and decommissioning decisions, as well as future ORE planning in Australia.