Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 22 February
Written by February 22 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 22 February 2025:
We got a busy day ahead of us but what better day than today as we are expecting perfect conditions! We left Kleinbaai Harbour behind us and to our luck had all the Marine Big 5 throughout the entire day. Whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and penguins! More than just one Bryde’s whale was sighted in deeper waters but also in more shallow waters close to the island system. The endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins spend their time close to the harbour. Bronze whaler sharks were busy investigating divers in the cage of Marine Dynamics Shark cage diving vessel Slashfin and also observing our boat! The Cape fur seals were out and about but the majority was still relaxing on Geyser Rock or carelessly playing and cooling down in Shark Alley. The critically endangered African Penguin were sunbathing on Dyer Island but also used the perfect conditions to head out to sea where we got to see them close up! Once again, thanks everyone for joining our Marine Big 5 adventures!
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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.
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
