Celebrity shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue
Summary
A large dusky shark named Bukangi has returned to a canal in Busan, South Korea, after authorities tried to guide her out. The shark had been stuck in the canal for a month, drawing many visitors, but she swam back despite barriers and rescue efforts.Key Facts
- Bukangi is a three-metre-long dusky shark spotted in a Busan canal for about a month.
- The shark became popular, attracting over 1.6 million visitors to a local park.
- Authorities guided Bukangi out of the canal into open water using nets in a careful rescue operation lasting over eight hours.
- Bukangi broke through barriers and returned to the canal the day after being relocated.
- Officials are planning another rescue effort to move the shark again.
- Experts think Bukangi may have entered the canal because of warm water and plenty of fish.
- The warming sea temperatures in the area may lead to more shark visits in Busan in the future.
- The shark showed signs of injury and not eating, raising concerns about her health as water temperatures drop.
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