Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 14 September
Written by September 14 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 14 September 2026:
Another day well spent with amazing sightings. A few southern right whales were encountered in the bay as they swam gracefully with their young ones. The local bronze whaler sharks were seen around our Shark cage diving vessel within the Shallows. The African penguins were hiding between the boulders on Dyer Island, and the playful Cape fur seals were synchronising their sheepish sounds in Shark Alley.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
