The son of a veterinary surgeon, Tom Hird learnt the value of animals from a young age, and now he devotes his time to teaching the wonder of wildlife, and the importance of conservation, particularly ocean conservation, to the next generation.

With over 20 years of experience, Tom knows all too well the perilous state of our oceans. He has experience with a range of dangerous animals, both in the wild and in controlled settings, and it is this experience that allows him to free drive with sharks safely.

Tom’s most recent positions involves being a marine biologist for Off the Fence, an Environmental Consultant for Primordial Radio, and an Ecological Consultant for Quantock Energy Ltd.

Tom Hird | In the Media

Tom Hird is a popular face on our television screens, and has featured on a number of well-loved programmes, including:

– Sunday Brunch (2013-16): spoke about topics including Halloween animals, rockpools, and British native marine life.

– This Morning (2014): provided segments about native marine animals, and the dangers of jellyfish swarms in the UK.

– Dick and Dom’s Absolute Genius (2012-13): appearing as the expert biologist, handling crabs and snakes.

– How to Be Epic At Everything (2012-13): covered topics including sandcastle building, rockpooling, how to treat jellyfish stings, crab handling, shark attacks, and spider catching.

– Blue Peter (2010-13): presenting on topics including the Barrel Eye Spook Fish, and Amazon animals.

He is also the presenter of ITV’s Fishing Impossible (2015-17), and the co-presenter for CITV’s The Cool Stuff Collective (2011). Over the years, he has also presented for Twister Films, Tigress Productions, and Granada Factual North. He has also fronted several films for Discovery in the US, mainly Great White Battlegrounds, Great White Girl Gangs, Cocaine Shark, 6000 LB Shark, and a 50th Anniversary JAWS special titled Surviving Jaws.

But he is probably best known for being the host of Ocean Wonders on EarthxTV. Launched in 2023, it brings the incredible world of water to viewers in a style only the Blowfish can.

Tom Hird | Corporate Work

In 2018, Tom became an Ocean Ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society. He helps promote, support, and champion the great conservation work being undertaken to protect our oceans. In 2019, Tom became an Ambassador for the South African Shark Conservancy, helping to highlight and support the shark education programs being undertaken by the team.

He has lead the Big Beach Clean and blogs blogging about marine conservation. In July 2012 he lead The Big Fish Debate in Birmingham.​ He regularly works with The Shark Trust, writing regular news updates and presenting educational films.

He has presented live shows to thousands of adults and children across the UK, appearing at events such as The Skills Show, The Big Bang Fair, Oxford Science Festival, Swansea Science Festival, and Otley Science Festival.

Tom also provides excellent voiceover work, and has worked for companies including EA, Heathrow Airport, Hitachi, and Marks and Spencer.

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