James Glancy

James Glancy is a British television presenter and wildlife conservationist. He hosts on Discovery Channel's Shark Week. Previously he served in the elite British Royal Marines and Special Boat Service. He deployed on multiple tours around the world, including three combat tours of Afghanistan. In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) for leadership on operations. A keen military historian, he read Modern History at the University of Oxford, where he also Captained the Blues Varsity Boxing team. Since leaving the armed forces, James has returned to his childhood passion for wildlife and shark diving. He is now a Director of a conservation charity, Veterans 4 Wildlife, where he focuses on the preservation of African wildlife and combating the global trade in shark fins. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.