Olivia Schuitema is a graduate student pursuing her doctorate in the Elasmobranch Lab under Dr. Stephen Kaijura. Her research focuses on the interactions between sharks and fishermen known as shark depredation, where a shark consumes a hooked fish before it can be landed. Additionally, she hopes to learn more about how local marine recreationalists perceive sharks. When she’s not in the lab, Olivia can be found gardening, cooking, playing tennis, or watching reality TV.