Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 26 October
Written by October 26 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 26 October 2025:
With a bit of a breeze out there and some swell we went on another Marine Big 5 adventure. Our trips started off by visiting the local bronze whaler sharks in our usual coastal spot near the Shallows there, the Bronze whaler sharks put up a little show as they swam around the diving cage. In pearly beach it was a bit difficult to spot the quiet guardians of the ocean due to the swell but we are happy to say that our patients was rewarded as everyone ended up getting a good look at the Southern right whales throughout all our trips. A final stop was made near Geyser rock and Dyer Island before we called it a day.
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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.
Sunfish
