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Busan guides endangered dusky shark into open sea

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Authorities Guide Shark

South Korean authorities guided the 3-meter female dusky shark “Bukangi” from Busan’s canal into open sea.
The shark slipped back into the canal on Oct 22, crossing a floating net barrier.
Bukangi’s presence drew more than 1.6 million visitors to Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park.
Scientists identified Bukangi as an endangered dusky shark over 20 years old, linking its canal entry to unusually warm waters.

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Volunteers Guard Shark

Self-appointed “jagyeongdan” volunteers patrol the canal each night to protect the stranded shark.
YouTuber Choi Won-jin confronts visitors with torches or lasers and warns them not to disturb the shark.
Fisheries scientists confirmed a torch flash once caused a snout abrasion on the shark.
Guardian groups split as some urge removal of the shark while others favor its protection in place.

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Authorities Guide Shark

South Korean authorities guided the 3-meter female dusky shark “Bukangi” from Busan’s canal into open sea.
The shark slipped back into the canal on Oct 22, crossing a floating net barrier.
Bukangi’s presence drew more than 1.6 million visitors to Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park.
Scientists identified Bukangi as an endangered dusky shark over 20 years old, linking its canal entry to unusually warm waters.

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