Coast Guard Releases Female Gray Shark from Busan Canal into Open Sea
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In September 2026 a female gray shark was found missing in the Busan Canal, sparking public concern. Marine biologist Kim Hyun‑u led rescue attempts, but the large shark refused to leave the water. On October 2 the team switched to a net‑cage to contain it, and on October 25 the Coast Guard executed a double‑layer net capture, releasing the shark—named Bukangi—back into the sea. Although it briefly returned to the canal, it eventually left the outer net and headed into open waters. No further sightings have been reported in the following week, which experts view as a positive sign. The incident drew over 1.6 million visitors to watch the rescue, and the story has been covered by outlets such as BBC World.
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- 1Unclassified fact stationOct 25, 00:00recorded Oct 25, 14:42single sourcerevised
海岸警卫队救援行动将虎鲸从韩国运河中放归大海
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- Action：
- 成功将虎鲸从运河中疏散至公海
- Object：
- Bukangi
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 25, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 25, 06:58
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 25, 14:42
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- BBC WorldRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedDusky Shark Stranded in Busan Canal Sparks Nationwide Rescue Effort
Report first recorded Oct 25, 14:42
In mid‑September, a female dusky shark was found trapped in a shallow concrete canal beside Busan’s busy port. Marine biologist Kim Hyun‑woo and the National Institute of Fisheries Science attempted to guide the animal back to sea, first using an electrical deterrent that proved ineffective. After five hours, officials switched tactics and ultimately contained the shark in a net‑cage on 2 October. The incident drew crowds, viral media coverage, and even prompted local authorities to use the shark as a mascot while petitioning for a new baseball stadium. The event highlighted the challenges of rescuing large sharks in urban waterways and the public’s fascination with marine wildlife.
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