Penguins, seals, sharks and whales! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by October 1 2021
Although it was an overcast day with slight drizzle, we had fantastic sightings of southern right whales in the Pearly beach area. First, we stopped with two mothers and their calves and then had some more mothers and calves around while we were captured by two adults lifting their heads out of the water and rolling upside down. Throughout the tour we also had a brief look at some bronze whaler sharks as well as thousands of Cape fur seals. Today was also quite easy to see the African Penguin on Dyer Island as they blend in so well these days between thousands of Cape Cormorants.
What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
