Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 09 September
Written by September 9 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 01 September 2025:
The ocean was on our side today, blessing us with calm conditions and wonderful sightings on both of our trips. In the morning, a southern right whale lingered in the bay, giving us a glimpse of its gentle presence before we continued into the shallows, where bronze whaler sharks cruised around the shark cage diving vessels. The afternoon brought just as much excitement. Around Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, we were able to spot a few African penguins blending perfectly into the rocky landscape. A highlight, as always, was Shark Alley, where the Cape fur seals put on their usual lively display as they swam through the water, splashing at the surface and filling the air with their playful energy.
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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.
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.
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.
