Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 April
Written by April 25 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 April 2026:
The conditions out on the bay today brought a bit of movement to the ocean, with the wind steadily picking up and scattering white caps across the bay, adding to the sense of adventure on both trips. Geyser Rock was lively as always, with plenty of Cape fur seals visible both on the rocks and in the surrounding water. Over at Dyer Island, a few lucky observers managed to spot one or two critically endangered African penguins, though the choppier conditions made viewing a bit more challenging than usual. On the first trip, there was also some excitement near the shark-cage diving boats, where bronze whaler sharks were spotted. The second trip had its own special moment, beginning with a sighting of a sunfish, a unique and memorable encounter.
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What species did we see today?
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.
Sunfish
