Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 20 March
Written by March 20 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 20 March 2025:
Another day out at sea had a few surprises. Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour behind us, we noticed some fog in the distance that, unfortunately, thickened the further we headed out to sea. Nonetheless, we found a way through the fog to all the destinations we wanted to cover. First off we headed down the coastline towards the Shark cage diving boats. In front of the cages, we were lucky to have encountered a few curious and active Bronze whaler sharks. Next up, the island system, entering Shark Alley the Cape fur seals welcomed us loudly while we approached Geyser Rock. In deeper waters, we were met by several birds including a Northern Giant Petrel and a big raft of the endangered African Penguins casually swimming alongside the vessel.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
