Sharks, dolphins, whales, penguins and seals! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 24 February
Written by February 24 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 24 February 2022:
And the great sightings continue today! After seeing the sharks we spotted three endangered humpback dolphins in shallow waters. We are always excited to see them, they are one of the crew’s favourites. Beyond Pearly Beach, in the deeper water we have again seen some Bryde’s whales and already spotted a couple of Cape fur seals before visiting their colony on Geyser Rock. Our last stop for the trip was closer to Dyer Island, where we spotted some endangered African Penguins and other bird species.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
