Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 11 July
Written by July 11 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 11 July 2026:
Another beautiful day well spent with amazing sightings. The day started off with us following the coastline. A stop was made near our local shark diving vessel, where the Bronze whaler sharks were seen investigating the area. On Dyer Island, it was a bit difficult to spot the African Penguins as they were hidden behind the boulders. The Cape fur seals greeted us in Shark Alley, and Bryde’s and Humpback whales were observed in deeper waters, ending the day with extraordinary sightings.
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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.
