# South Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors

> A shark stranded in a canal in the northern port city of Busan has become South Korea's latest celebrity, tourist magnet and ambassador, as authorities' attempts to guide it back out to sea have so far faltered.

- Published: 2026-09-30T09:30:02.245Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T13:32:55.046Z
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- Topics: Environment
- Involves: Bukangi, Busan, Busan's North Port, Busanin pohjoissatama, Chun Jae-soo, National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS), honorary ambassador, speciaal net van minstens 50 meter lang

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