Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 25 October
Written by October 25 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 25 October 2025:
Another glorious day well spent here at Marine Dynamics, we boarded our whale watching vessel and made our way out to sea in search of marine life. Following the coastline, our trips made a stop by the shark diving vessels where the Bronze whaler sharks were seen showing off their bronze shimmer around the diving cage. The guardians of the ocean were spotted in Pearly Beach with some flipper slapping and breaching, which was a jaw-dropping sight to see. We finalised our trips by stopping by our local Islands, Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where the Endangered African penguins were seen busking in the sun and the Cape fur seals echoing their sheepish sounds into the atmosphere. `
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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.
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.
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 Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
