Shark nicknamed 'Bukangi' foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal

SEOUL, South Korea — A shark that has become a viral sensation in South Korea was coaxed out of a canal in which it was stuck, authorities said on Wednesday, as falling temperatures raised concerns for its survival. The shark — nicknamed “Bukhangi” by fans — was spotted in an artificial waterway in the southeastern port city of Busan last month, with climate activists linking its appearance to climate change. “The shark was guided to the southern entrance of the North Port Waterfront Park, where

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Shark nicknamed 'Bukangi' foils rescue attempts, returns to South Korean canal

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South Korea guides crowd-pulling shark out of canal.
Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt.

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Oct 21
Toronto Sun (CA): It was not immediately clear if the shark had also swum out of the harbour into which the canal flows.
Oct 21
Inquirer.net (PH): SEOUL, South Korea — A shark that has become a viral sensation in South Korea was coaxed out of a canal in which it was stuck, authorities s
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GMA News Online / News (PH): SEOUL - A shark that South Korean authorities spent hours guiding into the open sea has swum back into a canal in the port city of Busan, el
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Al Jazeera: An endangered shark swam back into a canal in South Korea after rescuers had led it back out to sea.