The world’s ONLY Heavy Metal Marine Biologist, Tom Hird, a.k.a. The Blowfish, has announced that he is hosting and is also the expert on Netflix show ‘All The Sharks’ produced by L.A.-based Best Productions released next month.
‘All The Sharks’ shows competitors venture across the globe in search of sharks. Tasked with capturing on camera some of the ocean’s most incredible creatures, ‘All The Sharks’ is not just a thrilling adventure, this competition takes it to a whole new level by delving deep into the intricacies of strategy. Diving isn’t just a leisurely pastime here; it’s a calculated game of wits. The clock ticks, and every second counts as teams balance surface time and precious moments submerged. It’s about the art of time management, the finesse of scouting, and the knack for choosing the perfect hunting grounds. But each team’s unique strengths become their secret weapons! A free-diving crew might leverage their uncanny ability to plunge into the depths for extended durations, giving them the upper hand in scouting like no other. Meanwhile, a tech-savvy science team could adopt a high-tech approach, harnessing currents and weather buoys to plot their course. This competition’s got it all – a diverse cast of teams, each armed with their own superpower, ensuring a thrilling mix of strategies and tactics across the board.
“Getting to host ‘All The Sharks” for Netflix was a true honour, and one hell of a dive trip!! Being able to front such a unique and innovative show, whilst also being able to champion the cause of shark and ocean conservation was a huge opportunity and I’m glad to say that i took with both fins!! Travelling round the world, diving on the sharkiest sites the ocean has to offer, is the kind of trip that any marine biologist would dream of! I’m lucky enough to have lived it. Being able to guide the contestants along the way was a real treat. Being made up of such a wide mix of shark fanatics, it was incredible to see how different disciplines took on the challenges I set them. And when you consider that those challenges involved getting face to face with the Oceans most incredible, dynamic and powerful predators… well, it was no easy task for the teams. As a highly experienced Dive Master, I could see first-hand how they reacted to new situations and could offer advice when possible. All The Sharks is like nothing you’ve seen before, so buckle up, because you’re all in for one hell of a ride!!” THE BLOWFISH
The British wildlife presenter is also hosting ‘Surviving Jaws’ for Discovery around Shark Week this July. The show marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie, and dives into the most unforgettable scenes from the Jaws franchise to examine the shark behaviour exhibited by Hollywood’s most famous white shark and creating a guide to survive a shark attack.
The Blowfish is never happier than when talking about his favourite subject – sharks! He has fronted several films for the famous Shark Week on Discovery in the US, travelling to South Africa and New Zealand and beyond for Great White Battlegrounds, Great White Girl Gangs, Cocaine Shark and 6000LB Shark.
He has been a regular face on British TV for the past fifteen years, bringing his unique style of presenting to audiences of all ages. The Blowfish is also the host of Ocean Wonders on the global wildlife network EarthxTV. This series brings the incredible world of water to you in a style only the Blowfish can!
Before this, the Blowfish was best known around the world for two series of the epic adventure show, Fishing Impossible for BBC Worldwide and ITV1. The show saw him, and two other fishing fanatics travel the world for the most amazing fishing and marine conservation experiences. The Blowfish was in his element getting up close and personal with some of the ocean’s most stunning creatures.
He has also made numerous appearances on CBBC, including Blue Peter, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom and How to be Epic at Everything. He also was the in-house wildlife expert on Sunday Brunch (Channel 4) and has summoned sharks onThe One Show (BBC One). He has even appeared on the hit Discovery Canada show Daily Planet, giving advice on sharks and other creatures of the deep.
The son of a respected veterinary surgeon, The Blowfish learnt the value and beauty of animals from a young age and now he devotes himself to teaching the wonder of wildlife and the importance of conservation to young people. The subject closest to his heart, of course, is the sea. The Blowfish knows the perilous state of our oceans and has spent many years working directly with many dangerous animals, both in controlled settings and in the wild. The Blowfish has had incredible experiences which allows him to free dive with sharks, wrangle snakes and dance with scorpions. Always showing the utmost respect to the creature, but also exploring and explaining its most amazing features, The Blowfish can access a side of nature that no one else can.
For three years he was the face of Marks & Spencer’s marine conservation programme, the School of Fish, which involved over 300,000 children, making school visits, launching competitions, leading the Big Beach Clean and regularly blogging about marine conservation. A key player in British Science Communication, The Blowfish has presented live shows to thousands of children and adults alike across the UK, appearing at The Big Bang Fair, The Skills Show, Oxford Science Festival, Otley Science Festival and Swansea Science Festival, to just name a few! Just make sure you take your ear plugs along, as the shows are known to get LOUD.
Tom “The Blowfish” Hird’s debut book ‘Blowfish’s Oceanopedia’ about the hidden facts of the ocean, published by Atlantic is available now. He is also the Marine Conservation Society Ocean Ambassador, The Shark Trust UK Ambassador and is a PADI Dive Master and BSAC Dive Leader with over 20 years’ experience. He lives in Bristol with his wife and two dogs.
‘OCEAN WONDERS’ can be seen here: https://earthxmedia.com/show/ocean-wonders/
