Marine Big 5 Blog 05 September
Written by September 5 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 05 September 2025:
The sea was full of surprises today as we headed out, not once, but twice, in search of marine life. On our morning trip, the bay gifted us a breathtaking sight of a southern right whale surfacing above the water. Later, in the Shallows, the Bronze whaler sharks moved gracefully around the shark diving vessel, with their copper colour flashing just beneath the surface. Throughout the day, our journey carried us toward Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where we spotted African penguins tucked away between the boulders. Of course, no visit to Shark Alley is complete without the Cape fur seals, who fill the waters with playful energy that has everyone smiling.
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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 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.
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.
