Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 02 November
Written by November 2 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 02 November 2026:
There was plenty to appreciate out on the water today, with our seasonal visitors being seen throughout the day: the Southern right whales. Around Dyer Island, the African penguins could be spotted among the familiar areas on the boulders near the water, with the Cape fur seals not being too far away, playing in the water with their usual fun behaviour. In the shallows, our local gentle predators, the bronze whaler sharks, were showing off their bronze shimmer as they swam by the shark diving cages. Today was another unforgettable day with never-ending marine life encounters.
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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.
