Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 January
Written by January 10 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 January 2026:
Another day well spent here at Marine Dynamics, we only had one trip going out today, which brought us some wonderful sightings. After boarding our whale watching vessel, we set sail on our way towards the shark diving vessel. There, we got a good glimpse of the bronze whaler sharks, and some Humpback dolphins made an appearance nearby. A Bryde’s whale was seen not too far from the area, giving people a good look at the shy and elusive creature. Near Dyer Island, the African penguins were hidden between the cormorants, while the Cape fur seals were having a blast in shark alley.
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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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
