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Officials Plan Third Release for Dusky Shark in Busan Canal

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC · How we work

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Volunteers and officials protect the dusky shark Bukang-i trapped in Busan’s canal since 18 September.
Authorities have attempted two sea releases and plan a third operation on Wednesday afternoon.
Nightly hi-vis-vested YouTubers patrol, warning torches after a light caused a snout abrasion.
Water temperature is expected to fall below 15 °C after mid-November, endangering the shark’s survival.

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Story summary

Volunteers and officials protect the dusky shark Bukang-i trapped in Busan’s canal since 18 September.
Authorities have attempted two sea releases and plan a third operation on Wednesday afternoon.
Nightly hi-vis-vested YouTubers patrol, warning torches after a light caused a snout abrasion.
Water temperature is expected to fall below 15 °C after mid-November, endangering the shark’s survival.