Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 26 November
Written by November 26 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 26 November 2025:
Another long but exciting day here at Marine Dynamics has come to an end. Leaving Kleinbaai Harbour behind us, we made our way towards our usual stops. Stops mandatory throughout the entire year: the island system and the Shallows. Around the two islands, we got to see thousands of Cape fur seals occupying Geyser Rock and the cool waters of Shark Alley. The critically endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island were back on their favourite hangout spot close to the water in Sponge Bay. We caught a glimpse of some Bronze whaler sharks, cutting through the surface with their copper colored dorsal fins, around the local Shark cage diving boats. Throughout the entire day, we spotted some Southern right whales within the Pearly Beach area, leaving our guests in awe. Some lucky visitors of Marine Dynamics even spotted the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin close to shore!
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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.
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.
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.
