Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 05 November
Written by November 5 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 05 November 2025:
With a gentle sea breeze greeting us today, our tours were filled with unforgettable encounters that left our guests smiling from ear to ear. We began each trip by visiting the shark cage diving vessels, where the sleek Bronze Whaler sharks put on an incredible display in the shallows. Further along the coastline, the majestic guardians of the ocean, the Southern Right whales, continued to grace Pearly Beach with their calm presence, much to everyone’s delight. A stop at Dyer Island brought a wonderfully rare moment as we caught sight of the endangered African penguins going about their day. We wrapped up with a visit to Shark Alley, where the ever-curious and playful Cape Fur seals put on an energetic show to end the day on a high note.
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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.
