Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 23 October
Written by October 23 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 23 October 2022:
We had a splendid day today, having seen 4 of the marine big 5 throughout the bay. Our southern right whales gave us some spectacular views very near the boat and the bronze whaler sharks were very active around our shark cage diving vessel. Over at the island system, the Cape fur seal colony on Geyser Rock was ever so playful in the water while on Dyer Island, a group of African Penguins was seen basking in the sun.
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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.