Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 October
Written by October 10 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 October 2022:
Our four fantastic trips today had some awe-inspiring wildlife sightings. Throughout the day we spotted numerous cow-calf pairs of Southern Right whales to the delight of everyone on board! By our shark cage diving vessel, Slashfin, we also witnessed some beautiful Bronze Whaler shark action. The ever-inquisitive Cape Fur seal colony on Geyser Rock enthralled our guests with their antics and we were even fortunate enough to spot the endangered African Penguin on Dyer Island! Throughout the day we also had some beautiful bird sightings including Cape Gannets, African Oyster Catchers, Giant Petrels, Ruddy Turnstones, Little Egrets and thousands of Cape Cormorants!
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What species did we see today?
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.
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 Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
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.
