Marine Big 5 Daily Blog May 18
Written by May 18 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 02 April 2023:
We had a busy but beautiful day out at sea with lots of stunning seabirds and other bigger wildlife around us today. We got a glimpse of a few Humpback dolphins at the beginning of the day, with them preferring rather shallower waters, it was a little bit difficult to keep up with them. And of course, the animals we can always rely on – Cape Fur seals, were happy to see us around Geyser Rock. We were also lucky to witness a few Bronze Whaler sharks and a quick pass from a White shark next to Slashfin, our sister company’s shark cage diving vessel. And not to forget multiple African penguin rafts that we spotted in the water.
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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.
Great white sharks Great white sharks
Gracious, beautiful, misunderstood - three words used by guests of Dyer Island Cruises after witnessing South Africa's most infamous marine species: The Great White Shark.
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.
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.
