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Oceans Ministry Frees Female Dusky Shark from Busan Canal

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC · How we work

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The oceans ministry guided the female dusky shark Bukangi out of Busan’s canal on Wednesday.
Rescuers used a floating platform, divers and a net after Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 attempts.
The shark slipped under the net and re-entered the canal despite reinforced barriers on Thursday.
Marine biologist Choi Yoon warned falling autumn temperatures could endanger the shark if trapped.

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The oceans ministry guided the female dusky shark Bukangi out of Busan’s canal on Wednesday.
Rescuers used a floating platform, divers and a net after Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 attempts.
The shark slipped under the net and re-entered the canal despite reinforced barriers on Thursday.
Marine biologist Choi Yoon warned falling autumn temperatures could endanger the shark if trapped.