Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 31 July
Written by July 31 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 31 July 2026:
The last day of the month had some great sightings to offer! We got to see two adult Southern Right whales and even a Bryde’s whale in deeper waters. Bronze whaler sharks were seen around the local Shark cage diving vessels, anchored within the Shallows. The critically endangered African Penguins were resting on top of Dyer Island. The Cape fur seal colony on Geyser Rock also welcomed us loudly once we entered Shark Alley.
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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.
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.
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.
