Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 15 October
Written by October 15 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 15 October 2025:
A fresh morning departure from Kleinbaai started our day off for Marine Big 5 adventures. The seasonal Southern Right whales were the star of the show, with pairs sighted by all trips, utilising the haven of shallow waters. Playful calves showed off with behaviours such as lobtailing, flipper slapping and even breaches. Within the local bay, the shark cage diving operations were paid a visit, with the Bronze whaler sharks offering an insight into the elasmobranch species of Gansbaai. Venturing further, we proceeded to Dyer Island, home to the critically endangered African penguin, whose iconic black and white colouration could be seen on the rocks. Moving into Shark Alley, the playful Cape fur seals offered a warm welcome, scattered between Geyser Rock and the water passage, concluding a great day of sightings.
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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.
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.
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.
Giant Petrel Giant Petrel
Around the Greater Dyer Island area we encounter both species of Giant Petrel, the Southern Giant Petrel and Northern Giant Petrel.
