Sharks! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by January 3 2021
The day started overcast but cleared up soon and the sun was shining throughout both trips we launched from Kleinbaai harbour. In the shallow area close to shore at the shark cage diving boats we got to see some Bronze whaler sharks. At Dyer Island we spotted some African penguin, Cape cormorant, Swift tern and a few Giant Petrel gliding above the ocean. Just around the corner of Dyer Island we saw that Geyser Rock was quite empty as most of the Cape Fur seals were at sea hunting for some food. However, having fewer adult on the island allowed us to have a great look at all the pups.
What species did we see today?
Bank Cormorant Bank Cormorant
Often enjoying a broad diet including klipfish, rock lobster and more, the increasing rarety of the Bank Cormorant makes every moment we see them even more special.
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.
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 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.
