Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 16 November
Written by November 16 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 16 November 2025:
Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour behind us, rather early today due to the wind picking up in the afternoon, we headed towards the Shallows. Around the local shark-cage-diving boats, we encountered some Bronze whaler sharks investigating divers in the cages. Heading towards Pearly Beach, we spotted some Southern Right whales in the swell. Some were enjoying it so much that we even got to see some of the individuals breaching! Towards the end, we made our way towards the island system where Cape fur seals were gathered on Geyser Rock and swimming alongside our vessel while heading up and down Shark Alley. Due to the higher swell around Dyer Island, we were not able to get too close, but still got some looks at the critically endangered African Penguins from a distance.
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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.
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.
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.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
