Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 30 December
Written by December 30 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 30 December 2022:
Today we had some swell coming through the bay and wind blowing from the east. Along the coast, we spotted two humpback dolphins in the morning but couldn’t get close due to the swell. We all however saw the bronze whaler sharks at the shark cage diving boats which were anchored close by. At Dyer Island, we saw a few penguins in the distance and other seabirds that were returning to the island. On Geyser Rock and in Shark Alley we watched the Cape fur seals playing in the water or having a nap in the sun. On the second tour, we spotted a spout on our way home, but only some were able to get a look at the shy and elusive Bryde’s whale.
Trip 1
Trip 2
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
