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South Korea’s celebrity shark foils third rescue attempt | CNN

CNN International •
October 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM
• By Molly Finlay
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Bukangi, the viral shark that has spent more than a month in a canal in Busan, South Korea, is back after rescuers finally managed to guide her out to sea on their third attempt. The endangered dusky shark has become a local celebrity, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors to the waterfront park, officials estimate.

South Korea’s celebrity shark foils third rescue attempt | CNN

Bukangi, the viral shark that has spent more than a month in a canal in Busan, South Korea, is back after rescuers finally managed to guide her out to sea on their third attempt. The endangered dusky shark has become a local celebrity, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors to the waterfront park, officials estimate.

Bukangi, the viral shark that has spent more than a month in a canal in Busan, South Korea, is back after rescuers finally managed to guide her out to sea on their third attempt. The endangered dusky shark has become a local celebrity, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors to the waterfront park, officials estimate.

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