By Sofia PluciennikÂ
Our tours occur right outside the harbours, around the Sydney coastline in the Pacific Ocean. That is really special because the Pacific is the largest, deepest, and oldest ocean in the world—and also the most biodiverse one! During our whale-watching trips, we often see other species; some of the most common ones are the bottlenose dolphin, the common dolphin, and Australian fur seals. We have also seen false killer whales, great white sharks, and hammerheads.
Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose Dolphins in Australia: Facts, Threats, and Where to Spot Them The Bottlenose Dolphin can be found all around Australia’s coastline, and many times, we spot them riding the waves alongside our boats. Although Bottlenose Dolphins are generally still abundant, they encounter various threats. Risks include unintentional capture during fishing activities (bycatch), while concerns about…
Common dolphin
Common Dolphins in Australia: Surfing Behavior, Threats, and Unique Markings These are another species of our best surfers, who love to ride beside our boats! Their main threat are also the fishing industry activities along with habitat modifications and biological pollution. The Common Dolphin boasts a bold and eye-catching appearance, with an arrangement of light…
Australian fur seals
Australian Fur Seals: Playful Swimmers and a Conservation Success Story Australian Fur Seals are commonly found in coastal waters and oceans. They particularly favour rocky islands for breeding and relaxing. Or in Sidney Harbour’s case, the opera house steps, which is home to a very popular male seal we get to say hello to quite…
False killer whales
False Killer Whales: Deep Ocean Predators with Unique Features These whales have a very large distribution and tend to prefer deep ocean waters, making it rarer to spot them near the coast. Despite its name, the comparison to the Killer Whale mainly comes from its powerful, cone-shaped teeth rather than its overall appearance, which is…
Great white sharks
Great White Sharks in Australia: Size, Habitat & Conservation Status Once in a while, we get the chance to spot these massive sharks on our trips, and when I say massive, I mean it, the largest recorded white shark measured an impressive 7 meters in length and weighed 3,200 kg . White sharks are primarily…
Hammerhead sharks
Hammerhead sharks are an iconic species that inhabit Australian waters, including the Sydney coast! Unfortunately, all four species of hammerheads we have are under threat. Hammerhead shark numbers in Australian waters are shrinking quickly, with scalloped hammerheads experiencing some of the most severe declines. It’s estimated that their population has dropped by as much as…
