Celebrity shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue

Summarised from BBC News's report · Updated 22 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

A famed dusky shark called Bukangi has returned to a canal in South Korea's Busan just one day after authorities said they had successfully guided her out.

The female shark, named Bukangi after the canal in which she was found, became an unlikely attraction after being spotted there last month. Authorities led her out of the canal into open harbour on Wednesday evening in a livestreamed operation lasting more than eight hours, but she swam back to the canal mouth within a day.

Experts believe Bukangi was drawn to the canal by unusually warm waters and an abundance of fish. Authorities were concerned about her welfare as she appeared injured and was not eating, with falling water temperatures also a worry. Her presence has drawn more than 1.6 million visitors to a Busan park and made her an unofficial city mascot, boosting local tourism. A further rescue operation was scheduled for Thursday.

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• Celebrity shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescueAuthorities had hoped the female shark would swim back to sea after being led out of the canal.BBC News · 22 Oct, 05:12

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