Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 16 June
Written by June 16 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 16 June 2025:
Due to wind picking up later in the day, we started rather early today. We faced some slight south-westerly wind and rain, but that did not stop us from our marine adventure! Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour behind us, we headed towards Danger Point first. Accompanied by Cape Gannets and White-chinned Petrels, we got a glimpse of a Bryde’s whale in deeper waters! We continued our trip towards the Shallows, where the Marine Dynamics Shark cage diving vessel, Slashfin, was already waiting for us. The incredible Bronze whaler sharks started circling the boat quickly, which allowed us some great views! Shortly after, we made our way through the reef system towards the island system. Geyser Rock, the Cape fur seal colony, was first. Greeted with their loud vocals, we headed up and down Shark Alley before we made a quick stop at Dyer Island, home of the critically endangered African Penguins.
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What species did we see today?
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
