Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 7 June
Written by June 7 2024

Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 07 June 2024:
It was great to be back at sea after a few days on land due to stormy weather. After leaving the harbour we headed straight to the shark cage diving boats and saw some Bronze Whaler sharks. Next up was our sop at Dyer Island and a visit to the Cape fur seal colony where we saw thousands of them. The Cape fur seals are always a highlight due to their inquisitive nature. As we ventured into deeper waters behind the island we saw a spout and had a brief look at a humpback whale. Further on we found another two humpback whales and got some great looks at them closer by.
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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.
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.
Giant Petrel Giant Petrel
Around the Greater Dyer Island area we encounter both species of Giant Petrel, the Southern Giant Petrel and Northern Giant Petrel.