Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 27 October
Written by October 27 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 27 October 2026:
Throughout the day, we encountered 4 of the Marine Big 5. Whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins and seals. Southern Right whales were spotted in Pearly Beach, where some whales decided to approach closely, and some even breached through the bay. Bronze whaler sharks were seen around the local Shark cage diving boats. Cape fur seals were encountered, as always, on Geyser Rock and Shark Alley. The critically endangered African Penguins were seen on Dyer Island.
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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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
