Busan launches a third attempt to guide a canal-trapped shark back to sea

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

Over 1.6 million people visited a canal in Busan, South Korea, to see a stranded female dusky shark. The shark, categorized as endangered, was trapped in a waterfront park for nearly a month. Authorities coordinated a third attempt to guide it back to the sea, with officials confirming it is a female dusky shark. The shark was first seen on September 18.

• The city reported over 1.6 million visitors came to see the shark.
• The female dusky shark is categorized as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
• The shark attracted more than 1.7 million visitors to the canal.
• Busan officials and the Oceans and Fisheries Ministry are working to find a safer way to lead the shark into open waters.
• The canal park attracted over 1.6 million visitors as of Sunday.
• The shark was first seen in the canal on September 18.

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