Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 02 November
Written by November 2 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 02 November 2024:
We had a busy day ahead of us with fog rolling over the bay which gratefully cleared up rather quickly. We found several marine species out there including whales, sharks, penguins, seals and dolphins! Which completed the Marine Big 5. As we headed further out to sea, after launching from Kleinbaai Harbour, we stopped by the island system where Cape fur seals and the endangered African Penguins were seen on each of their colonies, on Geyser Rock and Dyer Island. Within an area called the Shallows, we got to watch some Bronze whaler sharks investigating divers in the cage at Marine Dynamics Shark cage diving vessel. Within the same area or close, we encountered a few Southern Right whales as well as a pod of the incredible Common dolphins!
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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.
Common Dolphin Common Dolphin
With an 'hourgalss' patch on either side and aerial activity the common dolphin is an agile and majestic species, that may easily reach a speed of 40km/h.
