Intensive shrimp farming activities have had a massive impact on the increase in waste load in aquatic ecosystems. In this review, we attempt to summarize shrimp farming activities along with the waste pollution mechanisms generated from the operational cycle of intensive shrimp ponds to understand their effect on the pond's carrying capacity. The method used for this review is a literature review to gain an in-depth understanding of the research topic being studied. The intensification of shrimp farming, which began in the mid-2000s, has resulted in increased shrimp farming activities in coastal areas. The negative impact of intensive shrimp farming is a decline in environmental quality due to aquaculture waste pollution. The sources of shrimp farming waste include uneaten feed, feces, suspended materials, organic matter, ecdysis, and runoff waste. One of the consequences of waste pollution in shrimp farming is the increase in disease prevalence, a decline in the biophysical status of the farming land, and carrying capacity. The carrying capacity of the pond ecosystem will decrease due to the consumption of dissolved oxygen for waste decomposition. This condition will lead to hypoxia, which is dangerous for shrimp, and a decline in water quality in the pond. Therefore, proper waste management in shrimp farming, based on empirical research findings and providing practical solutions, is needed. This study provides important information regarding the carrying capacity of intensive shrimp pond ecosystems and potential management options for the future.