How Old Is Dickie Chivell? Shark Week Discusses White Sharks in Shark House

Dickie Chivell, a shark diver
Dickie Chivell, a shark diver( Source : instagram )

Dickie Chivell is a South African environmental conservator focusing on sharks and marine life.

Chivell is a loving personality. He recently appeared on Shark Week for his Shark expertise. He is a shark handler and a safety diver, and this episode of Shark week focus on Chivell's life.

The Discovery Channel sponsors Shark Week, a weeklong television programming block with shark-related material every year. The inaugural episode of Shark Week aired on July 17, 1988.


How Old Is Dickie Chivell From Shark Week?

Dickie Chivell, a licensed commercial diver, is 29 years old. He was born on February 12, 1993. He is a professional shark handler and safety diver. He has been very fascinated by sea animals since he was very young.

He was also featured on the Discovery channel in New Zealand when he was there. He worked with gray whales in Baja. He has also been to several shark hotspots in California and Guadalupe.

Dickie appeared on Shark week from 2014 to 2016, where he got to collaborate with Chris Fallows, Jeff Kurr, and Andy Brandy Casagrande. 

After appearing in Shark Week, he got international attention, and his life changed. He participates in several TV shows and oversees several initiatives to protect marine life. He uses the username @dickie_chivell on Instagram, where he has more than 14.9k followers, to interact with them.

Where Is Dickie Chivell From? His Nationality Explored

Dickie was born in South Africa. He has a South African nationality. He has been interested in sea animals and sharks since he was young.

Coming on Shark life in 2014 and 2022 has changed his life. Shark's life gave closure to his encounters and his lifestyle. He has also managed to promote his business and hobbies among his viewers.

Chivell's episode featured on Shark Week was loved by many, and it got a lot of positive reviews to the point where people wanted to know Dickie better.

He has assisted The Dyer Island Conservation Trust in white shark tagging & tracking along with marine researcher Alison Towner. He favors protecting marine life.

Is Dickie Chivell Married?

Chivell is currently in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Anthea Wright. However, they have not yet gotten married. Their romance began in April 2018.

Anthea supports the environment and is now pursuing her certification as a FAGASA marine guide in South Africa. She is very supportive of Dickie's career and choices.

Chivell can be seen with his girlfriend at different events and does not shy away from gushing about his love for his girlfriend. The couple is madly in love and has been pretty open about their relationship online and in real life. 

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