Laura's master's thesis is on the efficacy of a magnetic shark deterrent known as the Shark Banz Zeppelin. This device is a neodymium permanent magnet that is thought to be sensed by an elasmobranch through electromagnetic induction and overwhelms a shark's sensory system. This work is done utilizing baited remote underwater videos, which allows one to collect data on the behavior of different shark species towards the device. In addition, Laura is mapping the magnetic field output of the device and creating a model to examine how strong the magnetic field is for an individual at different distances away from the device while swimming at different speeds. If effective, the deterrent could be used as a potential mitigation mechanism for shark depredation , which leads to the loss of income for fisheries and a decline in both shark and target fish populations.