Jeremy Wade Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied zoology at the University of Bristol and biological sciences at the University of Kent
• Became interested in fishing as a young child, and at age 16 was the youngest member to join the British Carp Study Group
• Quote: "Even in the 21st century, there are genuine mysteries to be solved and discoveries to be made in rivers and ultimately shown to the outside world․"
• Is the author of "River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones that Didn't Get Away․"
• Best known as the host of Animal Planet's popular documentary series "River Monsters․"
• Published his first book, "Somewhere Down the Crazy River: Journeys in Search of Giant Fish," in 1992
• Besides fishing, enjoys rock climbing and scuba diving in his spare time
• Is a fluent speaker of Portuguese and French