Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 11 November
Written by November 11 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 11 November 2026:
4 out of the Marine Big 5 on all trips! Southern Right whales were once again spotted in Pearly Beach, either swimming alongside the vessel, investigating or playing with kelp! Bronze whaler sharks were seen within the Shallows, circling the boats and approaching our divers. Cape fur seals and our visitor, the elephant seal, were relaxing on Geyser Rock. The critically endangered African Penguins were gathered on the boulders and pebble beach of Dyer Island.
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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.
