“It's a bit like some martial arts: if you're behind somebody there's not much they can do, if you're in a certain position. So same thing with a fish, if you're in the right position you're okay. As soon as you get in the wrong position you can be in very real danger.”

British television presenter, biologist, angler, adventurer and author

Jeremy Wade is a British television presenter, biologist, angler, adventurer and author. He is best known for wildlife documentary series such as River Monsters, which ran from 2009 to 2017, along with Mighty Rivers and Dark Waters. His work centers on rivers, fish and the creatures that live in them, often combining field research with travel and close observation. As a presenter and writer, he has built a reputation around exploring aquatic environments and bringing attention to their larger, and sometimes unfamiliar, wildlife.