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Wildlife · Destination Guide

Cape Town

Kelp forests, penguins and two oceans at Africa's southern tip

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 10 sources

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Wildlife In Cape Town

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Cape Town.

a large group of sea lions on the beach
Other Mammals

Fur Seal

5 linked spots

Photo of Octopus
Molluscs

Octopus

5 linked spots

Photo of Nudibranch
Molluscs

Nudibranch

4 linked spots

crab on rock
Crustaceans

Crab

2 linked spots

brown octopus swimming under the sea
Molluscs

Cuttlefish

2 linked spots

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

2 linked spots

Great white shark at Isla Guadalupe, Mexico, August 2006. Shot with Nikon D70s in Ikelite housing, in natural light. Animal estimated at 11-12 feet (3.3 to 3.6 m) in length, age unknown.
Sharks

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

1 linked spot

Photo of Sea Wasp
Jellyfish

Sea Wasp

1 linked spot

Photo of Skate Fish
Rays

Skate Fish

1 linked spot

Photo of Wrasse
Saltwater Fishes

Wrasse

1 linked spot