Seals, whales, penguins and sharks! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by November 2 2021
Shortly after leaving the harbour we spotted some whales and some had a brief look at the humpback dolphin before we lost sight at the shy and elusive species. However, we had some great looks at the whales and observed a calf breaching a few times before it and the mother were swimming alongside our vessel. Next up we stopped at the shark cage diving boat to see the bronze whaler sharks and as we were arriving in Shark Alley, we watched the Cape fur seals. On our way back we stopped closer to Dyer Island and to see the endangered African Penguin.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
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.
