Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 November
Written by November 25 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 November 2025:
Another glorious day well spent here at Marine Dynamics, with some Easterly winds and a light breeze, we made our way out at sea with a lot of hope for amazing sightings. The day started well with our trips cruising along the coastline with stops in the Shallows, where the local Bronze whaler sharks made an appearance. In the calm, Pearly beach waters, the giants of the ocean emerged. They left everyone pleased as they swam gracefully in the bay. A mandatory stop was made in the famous Shark Alley and Dyer Island, which was an amazing way to end the day!
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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.
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.
