Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 31 July
Written by July 31 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 31 July 2022:
We were so glad to be out today after having a few no sea days! With four trips that launched today, we had some amazing sightings throughout the day. Throughout our trips, we were fortunate to have seen some great action from the Bronze Whaler sharks around the shark cage diving vessels, some beautiful acrobatics from our Cape Fur Seals on Geyser Rock and of course got glimpses of the smallest Marine Big 5 species; our endangered African Penguins on Dyer Island. Trips 1, 3 and 4 had amazing sightings of Humpback Whales while trip 2 had a very special visit from a pod of Common Dolphins! Throughout the day we also had some amazing bird life including White-Chinned Petrels, Sooty Shearwaters, Giant Petrels, various Terns, Cape Gannets and even a few Shy Albatross!
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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.
Common Dolphin Common Dolphin
With an 'hourgalss' patch on either side and aerial activity the common dolphin is an agile and majestic species, that may easily reach a speed of 40km/h.
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
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.
