Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 15 June
Written by June 15 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 15 June 2024:
Another beautiful winters day here in Kleinbaai. We had two tour and were blessed with wonderful sightings all around. On both trips we visited the shark cage diving boats and saw the Bronze Whaler sharks. Later on we also made a closer stop at Dyer Island and managed to get a look at some of the endangered African penguin, Cape Cormorants and terns. Just around the corner we visited Geyser Rock with all its Cape fur seals. Although we saw thousands of them the island seemed empty today as most are probably out at sea looking for food. This time of the year the deeper waters of the bay are great areas to visit, and today once again we have been lucky to spot some migrating humpback whales out there. The first trip also managed to get a look at the rather elusive Bryde’s whale.
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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.
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.
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
