Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 29 April
Written by April 29 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 29 April 2026:
Here at Marine Dynamics, we had a full day packed with some great encounters, from magnificent pelagic birds, such as the Shy Albatross or Great Shearwaters, to a whale and even a sunfish. Both trips were welcomed onboard Dream Catcher and got a chance to stop by the Shallows, where our Shark cage diving vessel, Slashfin, was anchored. The Bronze whaler sharks of the area did not let us wait for long, as just after our arrival, a few individuals were already circling the cage. Due to some higher swell around Dyer Island, we were unable to approach too closely; nonetheless, some got to see some individuals out in the open. A stop by Geyser Rock, as always mandatory, left our guests in awe. A Bryde’s whale has also made a turn past the boat, which offered some great looks!. A sunfish made a surprise appearance at the end of our last trip, it was a magnificent way to end the day.
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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.
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 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.
