Marine Bi 5 Daily Blog 08 November
Written by November 8 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 08 November 2026:
A breezy day at sea brought a little adventure, with some wind and a bit of swell adding character to the ocean. Despite the conditions, several trips headed out to enjoy what the bay had to offer. Southern right whales were spotted throughout the day, while Cape fur seals kept busy around the islands. Bronze whaler sharks also made an appearance in the shallows, adding another lovely sighting to the day. Although the swell made the journey towards Dyer Island a little more challenging, the ocean still delivered some wonderful encounters.
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What species did we see today?
Southern Right Whale Southern Right Whale
Southern right whales attract thousands of visitors every year to experience these gentle giants off the South African coast.
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 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.
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
