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Celebrity shark returns to South Korean canal

Published Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22

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  • Shark's Popularity and Rescue Efforts — 1 source

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A three-meter-long shark, nicknamed Bukhangi, has become a celebrity in Busan, South Korea, attracting over 1.6 million visitors to a canal. Rescue workers spent over eight hours guiding the shark towards open water.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The shark, nicknamed Bukhangi by fans, has drawn more than 1.6 million visitors to a canal in South Korea’s Busan since it was first spotted there last month.
  • Rescue workers took more than eight hours to guide the three-meter-long shark with a net towards open water.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Shark's Popularity and Rescue Efforts
  • BBC News

    The article emphasizes the shark's popularity and the city's embrace of it as an unofficial mascot, alongside the authorities' concerns for its well-being.

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