Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 24 October
Written by October 24 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 24 October 2025:
Today’s adventures were filled with remarkable marine encounters from start to finish. Our trips began with a visit to the local shark cage diving vessels in the Shallows, where we caught thrilling views of bronze whaler sharks circling through the clear waters. Not far from there, our gentle giants, the Southern Right whales, graced us with their calm presence, swimming peacefully alongside the boat and offering unforgettable moments for everyone on board. As we made our way towards Dyer Island, several African Penguins were easily spotted as they relaxed on the sun-warmed rocks near the water’s edge. A quick cruise through Shark Alley brought even more excitement, with hundreds of playful Cape Fur seals splashing around and following us curiously through the channel. Some of our trips were lucky to have spotted some of the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins and wrapped up with the Marine Big 5!
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
