“The most fascinating and satisfying encounter so far was the goliath tigerfish of the Congo. I first caught one in 1991, and then again while filming the second season of 'River Monsters' in 2009. Its appearance is quite unbelievable, like a giant piranha, with inch-long interlocking teeth.”

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.