Dolphins, sharks and much more! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by March 14 2021
It has been an overcast day with a slight drizzle inbetweener but we had some great encounters onboard Whale Whisperer. After launching from Kleinbaai we were heading straight to Danger Point where we spotted a bunch of seabirds, including two African penguins. From there we were heading towards Dyer Island and Geyser Rock to see some Cape Fur seals. Most of the Cape Fur seals were lazy and laying on Geyser Rock and while cruising through the channel called Shark Alley we even saw a penguin. At Dyer Island itself we saw more of the endangered species as well as plenty of Cape cormorant. Back closer to the coast line and around the shark cage diving boats we were super lucky and got to see a Great white shark. After seeing this beautiful apex predator we encountered some Humpback dolphins further down the coast and spend some time with them before heading back into the harbour.
What species did we see today?
African Penguin African Penguin
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
Great white sharks Great white sharks
Gracious, beautiful, misunderstood - three words used by guests of Dyer Island Cruises after witnessing South Africa's most infamous marine species: The Great White Shark.
Cape Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
